Shift Technician
Rugby, England, gb
About Ardagh Metal Packaging Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of 4.8 billion in 2023. AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP. About Ardagh Group Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than 9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa. Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages. Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality. Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day). The future we re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you ll enjoy the journey! Main Purpose of the Position To work as part of a shift team in the manufacturing area. To safely run and maintain manufacturing equipment ensure the smooth and continuous running of the production line in order to meet the plant KPI requirements with a product that meets the defined quality criteria. The technical float will be required to assist in all areas of the plant, their normal duties are carried out under the instruction of the Shift Manager/Process Leader in their work area where they are required (this may change on a shift to shift basis) The technical float also works with a dotted line to the engineering department- ensuring planned maintenance activities are continued across a 24/7 basis and that PMR work is prioritised on shift. The expectation is a 50:50 split between supporting production directly and working on worklists from engineering Maintenance Leader through FiiX system and verbal/email communications. The Technical Float reports directly to the Shift Manager. The main duties depend upon the area in which the maintainer works i.e. Front end Fork truck / Baler Cupper / Bodymaker / Trimmer Washer / Waste treatment Coater / Decorator Inside Spray / Necker /Middle QC Palletiser / Depalletiser Finished pallet inspection / Testing. Warehouse / Back End Fork lift truck Key Responsibilities: Able to Maintain and Operate in all areas of the factory Provide continuity from days engineering into shift - ensuring planned works are supported an continued into nights and weekends as appropriate Feedback to Maintenance Leader on worklist completion Work on safety card and improvement idea close out as allocated from Maintenance Leader Completion of work orders on Fiix and feedback on improvements or follow up works To operate can manufacturing equipment in order to achieve plant KPI targets as per requirement of the given shift To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained and downtime is minimized. To carry out the required quality checks within their area of responsibility and to take the necessary corrective actions and report any non-conformities to the Team Leader and the relevant department. To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process. To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required. To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work. To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Department Heads. To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant. To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal environmental and safety requirements and/or checks. On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the Engineering Department. Use of ancillary equipment i.e. fork trucks (following relevant official training) to perform production line or other duties To promote quality improvement and preventative actions by involvement in continuous improvement activities to meet the KPI objectives Ensure that proper and safe systems of working and means of avoiding dangerous, or potentially hazardous conditions, are adopted. Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties as and when required or instructed. Cleaning service facilities after use, i.e. canteen, washroom etc. Reworking HFI pallets, and re-sampling of HFI pallets To maintain the quality standards as required by the company. To maintain the production requirements of the Plant and minimise spoilage. To have good communications with management and fellow workers, reporting quality defects, unsafe conditions, manufacturing difficulties, ideas for improvements, etc. To work safely at all times and to report unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor immediately. To co-operate with relevant environmental, health & Safety legislation and the companies environmental, health & Safety management systems and standards Commit to working maintenance days About Ardagh Metal Packaging Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of 4.8 billion in 2023. AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP. About Ardagh Group Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than 9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa. Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages. Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality. Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day). The future we re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you ll enjoy the journey!