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IS Journeyman Operator

Ardagh Group
Port Allegany, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

Role description:

The IS Operator Journeyman operates and manages the Individual Section (IS) machine as well as other related forming equipment to produce high-quality glass containers.


Compensation and Schedule:

$41.18 Hourly Rate

12-hr Rotating Shift


Responsibilities:

  • Operate the IS machine and related forming equipment
  • Assist with job and mold changes on machines
  • Observe and make adjustments to forming hot end equipment
  • Weigh, measure, and visually check hot end coating application for defects
  • Correct defects reported by other departments
  • Verify required machine functions and timing of machines
  • Lubricate and swab mold and delivery equipment


Minimum skills / qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to stand for 8 hours
  • Must be able to lift twenty (20) pounds


Preferred skills / qualifications:

  • Technical school degree or equivalent
  • Journeyman Card or equivalent experience
  • Experience working with IS Machines
  • Stable work history with no gaps in employment
Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
  • Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
  • Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
  • Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, 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!


Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

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