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Front End Mechanic

Ardagh Group


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 27
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

URPOSE OF ROLE: The Front End Maintainer is responsible for the setup adjusting repairing maintaining and overhaul of front end related equipment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions especially for LockoutTagout Chemical Handling Machine Guarding Housekeeping SQF and Personal Protective Equipment.

  • Rebuild repair or overhaul types of frontend can manufacturing and other equipment.

  • Modify remove install adjust synchronize make or repair equipment or parts as required. This could include large presses and dies deep drawing and trimming equipment transfer equipment various electrical and mechanical control devices.

  • Instruct train and certify other equipment mechanics as directed.

  • Make proper diagnosis adjustment repair and set up of assigned equipment.

  • Read and interpret computer information system reports; work from verbal or written instructions to determine need for and plan repair overhaul setup and operation required on types of manufacturing and other types of equipment.

  • Determine specifications for inspection of work and using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools perform required inspection before during and after rebuild repair or overhaul.

  • Determine and make most efficient setup and operate machine tools taking into consideration such things as type of material tolerances to be held types of cutting tools coolants lubricants and machine tool speeds and feeds.

  • Exhibit a thorough knowledge of machines and mechanical principles involved in the repair and overhaul work including timing synchronizing and aligning the mechanical action so that under power the assemblies are mechanically coordinated.

  • Set up and test can manufacturing and other equipment under power testing for mechanical difficulties tracing to their source and correcting.

  • Operate clear jams lubricate clean and add as required necessary direct and indirect materials to equipment to keep operational.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Mechanically inclined familiar with hand tools

  • Familiar with proper handling of chemicals and solvents.

  • Minimum of 5 years previous mechanical fast-paced manufacturing experience preferred

  • High School diploma or equivalent required

KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day

  • Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly

  • Able to lift up to 35 pounds

  • Exposure to heat cold vibrations odors fumes and loud noise

  • Able to perform fine manipulations with hands

  • Willing and able to work overtime weekends holidays and night shifts

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6300 people across Europe North America and Brazil with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. 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 - youll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex gender (including pregnancy childbirth breast feeding and related conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression race creed religion (including religious dress and grooming) color national origin ancestry (including association affiliation or participation with persons or activities related to national origin English-proficiency or accent or immigration status) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital or domestic partner status age veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The starting hourly base rate for this role is$27.09 dependent on years of service within the company. The company also offer a Success Share Bonus that is dependent upon meeting metrics and targets. Please note that the range for the rate provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final rate will be determined after considering relevant factors including but not limited to a candidates qualifications experience and work location where appropriate.

Ardagh Metal Packaging also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical prescription dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity. The Company also offers a 401(k) Plan. Ardagh Metal Packaging benefits may be amended at any time.


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Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable metal & glass packaging solutions. We are one of the preferred glass packaging manufacturers of the world's leading brands.

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