Journeyman Machine Operator

Main Position Responsibilities

• Swabs molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Oil moving parts of machine when necessary.
• Make frequent general checks of finished ware.
• Make periodic detailed inspection of finished ware using scales to determine proper weight of glass and gauges to determine proper dimensions.
• Establish cause for defects in finished product, such as poor glass conditioning or machine malfunctions.
• Make adjustments to air pressure, deflector, mechanical and/or computerized timing devises; water, gas and oil lines, minor adjustments or repairs to shears and/or other feeder equipment are required.
• Notify Upkeep when unable to correct ware defects.
• Help Upkeepman and work with Job change on all mold and machine changes.
• May be required to make partial mold and equipment changes with or without help of Job Change personnel.
• Notify Upkeepman or Supervisor of any malfunctions in the equipment or production delays between forming machine and lehr.
• Remove jams on conveyors or stackers when necessary.
• Report defective machines, equipment, molds, tools and bad glass to supervisor as soon as discovered.
• Report machine activity, item information and other data as required on Operator's Report Card.

Employee Qualifications

Must have a Journeyman Operator Card.