Apprentice Shop Apprentice (Tool and Die Maker))

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About Us:

Anchor Glass Container LLC headquartered in Tampa Florida is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five 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 LLC 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 customers 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 2000 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!

Anchor Glass in an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

MAIN POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAIN POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:
Weld grind file machine and polish mold equipment and return equipment to specifications.
Grind lathe tools and do lathe work as required.
Run surface grinder when reducing mold equipment.
Use manual lathe and milling machines when required for repairing mold equipment.
Keep welding torches and gauges in safe and proper working condition.
Use gauges to verify equipment is to correct dimensions.
Keep work area clean and follow safe working practices.
Inspect mold equipment when needed.
Inform supervisor of irregularities of materials and mold equipment.

Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment.
Technical school degree is desired (will consider years of experience and/or equivalent educational experience)
CNC programming and operations preferred.
Welding and blueprint reading experience preferred.
Knowledge of basic safety procedures.
Ability to follow and retain directions as well as manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to reach a common goal.
Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with ability to improve and promote quality and safety.
Ability to independently maintain a clean and organized work area.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Basic computer knowledge.

Environment and Physical Requirements
This is an hourly position in a union environment.
Candidates must be able to swing shifts alternating between 1st 2nd and 3rd
Must be able to work in extreme hot temperatures.
100% inside work
Noise level 70 dbs
Exposures to dusts of lead nickel chromium graphite
Comply with Environmental and Food Safety standards as set forth in plant policies/programs within department responsibilities.

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