What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hot End Technical Support position at Anchor Glass?
locations
Tampa
Shakopee
Warner Robins
Elmira
Henryetta
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
JR1000625
Job Title
Hot End Technical Support
About Us:
Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container Corporation strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail. What we do goes beyond glass making. We find incredible meaning in all the small things that create enriching experiences for customers and consumers alike. Everything we do – creating, customizing, shipping, collaborating – we do with the customer’s best interests in mind. Each solution is the result of a thousand-and-one details coming together in brilliant succession, thanks to our team of experts that do whatever it takes to make life easier and more enjoyable for our customers. With over 2,000 US-based team members, Anchor Glass has the size and scale to service all of your glass packaging needs, without the complexity and bureaucracy associated with larger suppliers. Excellence is in the details!
Job Summary
Oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively. Responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Responsible for implementing production procedures to optimize new and existing manufacturing processes. Researches and analyzes new and existing technologies and procedures and makes recommendations for designing/redesigning production processes. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
MAIN POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical support to plants for the set up, trouble shooting and operation of hot end forming equipment.
- Audit and report on the condition of hot end forming equipment.
- Assist in specifying types of equipment as well as contribute to the plan in terms of the installation of hot end forming equipment.
- Assist forming departments in the reduction of glass defects and downtime.
- Responsible for process control for the manufacturing of glass containers.
- Design, document and test modifications for glass container forming equipment.
- Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of new programs and processes including preventative maintenance programs and job change improvement.
- Audit bottle forming equipment for condition. Recommend repairs or replacement.
- Audit methods and procedures as well as SOP’s related to the manufacturing process. Recommend plans for conformity.
- Assist with the trouble shooting problems with glass container forming equipment: feeder mechanisms, gob distributors, delivery equipment, IS machines, IS machine timing systems, machine conveyors, ware transfers, cross conveyors, stackers and lehrs.
- Assist in the installation, training, debugging and start-up of glass process manufacturing equipment. Make sure that the installations meet company current standards.
- Develop and write technical operating procedures for glass container forming equipment. Assist the manufacturing plants with the implementation of these procedures. Revise the procedures as needed.
- Evaluate new products and equipment supplied by outside vendors.
EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or at least 15 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Supervisory skills required.
Must have detailed knowledge on the process and operation of glass container forming equipment and processes.
Must have detailed knowledge on the process and operation of: feeder mechanisms, gob distributors, delivery equipment, IS machines, IS machine timing systems, machine conveyors, ware transfers, cross conveyors, stackers and lehrs from multiple manufacturers.
Must be willing to travel 50 to 75% of time.
