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3rd shift

Pay: $29.65 - $32.32 depending on experience

1. Reassembles Tool Packs using individual Modules with refurbished Dies, such as redraw, ironing, pilot, and burnishing Dies, using Allen wrenches and Allen screws being careful to verify the Dies "float."

2. Disassembles and reassembles Tool Packs, and Trimmer Cartridges using hand tools, such as scraper, file, air drill, Allen wrenches, torque wrench, pliers, socket set, screwdriver, and whet stones.

3. Disassembles Tool Packs by removing Allen screws using Allen wrench and air powered Allen wrench in order to remove Dies for regrinding or polishing and discarding chipped Dies or Dies that I.D. is too large.

4. Measures, examines, and tests completed Dies, Trimmer Cartridges, and Modules to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers, Height Gauge and PC/Gage Setting Machine.

5. Works safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries by observing moving equipment, following plant safety procedures, and wearing appropriate PPE for the job such as ear protection, safety shoes, hair net, uniform, and safety glasses.

6. Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto lathes, grinders, and milling machines to ensure piece is held in place securely.

7. Polishes Punches, redraw dies, and burnishing dies after grinding by placing tools on high-speed lathe and polishing with diamond paste to ensure very smooth surfaces.

8. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as Overbeck CNC Radial Grinder, drill presses, Bridgeport Milling machines, and surface grinders to machine parts, dies, and tools to specifications as indicated by blue prints or plant mechanics.

9. Uses PC/Gage Setting Machine to measure O.D. of punches and I.D. of Dies after regrinding and allowing tools to reach room temperature and then makes labels to include size, time and date and measure.

10. Reads, signs off, and follows all company safety rules, machine placards, and attends all plant safety training and safety meetings.

11. Inspects finished Dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects to ensure Dies conform to manufacturing specifications in the Container Department.

12. Smoothes and polishes flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using abrasive stones, files, diamond paste or emery cloths.

13. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, fabricates and repairs parts, sets up and operates machining tools for parts and equipment used in the Container Department.

14. Inspects finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, Gage Setting Machine, and dial indicators.

15. Measures shims using dial micrometer and uses math to calculate proper shim dimension to place in Trimmer Cartridge for proper cutter blade alignment.

16. Rebuilds Trimmer Cartridge by disassembling cartridge using hand tools, replacing worn bearings, shims, shafts, gears, and reassembling making sure to adjust shaft height and run out to correct dimensions and checks shaft bearing preload.

17. Uses Height Gauge to determine proper dimension for Trimmer Cartridge blade alignment and Tool Pack height/run out.

18. Positions, adjusts, and secures Dies against stops on magnetic chucks by using dial indicator and tapping Dies for proper alignment.

19. Reads and adheres to workplace procedures such as blue prints, equipment manuals, MSDS, JSAs, company memos, Employee Handbook, and company bulletins.

20. Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and other test equipment to verify specifications.

21. Makes minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, and notifies supervisors when major service is required.

22. Rebuilds Flanger Head by replacing bearings and checking height of spinner heads, and rebuilds Flanger Pads by removing old pad, cleaning surface, and regluing new pad.

23. Starts Radial Grinder and opens valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.

24. Uses torque wrench to tighten Allen screws on Trimmer Cartridge after rebuild to ensure cartridge end cap does not become loose.

25. Completes Tool Pack Control Form by entering machinist name, size of dies and punches at completion of resurface and polishing and verifying new measurements.

26. Completes Trimmer Cartridge Control Form by entering tasks completed such as rebuild, adjustments, or replacing blades and dating/signing form.

27. Cranks machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.

28. Grinds blank punches and polishes punch nose, and checks draw pad for proper height and run out.

29. Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process to verify the machining process is completed correctly and safely.

30. Moves controls on lathes and grinders to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to work pieces.

31. Observes and listens to operating machines in the D & I Machine Shop to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

32. Performs minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines to ensure machines work properly.

33. Replaces worn tools, and sharpens dull cutting tools using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines to ensure tools perform correctly and within close tolerances.

34. Resharpens scrap chopper blades by grinding edge on blades to specified measurement using surface grinder.

35. Measures inside dimensions of Dies on Overbeck Radial Grinder after grinding by using the Tri-point Micrometer to check inside diameter of Dies.

36. Selects the most appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in machining parts such as dies and shafts used in the D and I Container Line.

37. Lays out, measures, and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts prior to using the band saw.

38. Performs other work as assigned

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.