Machine Operator- Bodymaker: Day/Night Shifts

Description

SUMMARY 

The Bodymaker Maintainer is a highly skilled role responsible for the expert operation, setup, and troubleshooting of body-making machinery in the production of beverage cans. This position plays a critical role in optimizing machine performance, supporting quality and safety initiatives, and mentoring less experienced operators. The technician demonstrates strong mechanical acumen, ownership of equipment health, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Operate and control bodymaker machines with a high level of expertise to ensure efficient, high-quality production of beverage can bodies.  
• Set up machines according to production specifications, including can size and material type, support production start-ups and changeovers independently.
• Load raw materials and monitor material flow to ensure continuous production, coordinate with supply chain personnel for timely replenishment.
• Monitor production to ensure quality standards are met; perform in-process inspections and make necessary machine adjustments to correct defects such as dents or shape inconsistencies.
• Perform regular and preventive maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and making mechanical adjustments or minor repairs; diagnose and report complex issues to maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot machine-related problems to minimize downtime and support root cause analysis in collaboration with maintenance or engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including production output, quality issues, and equipment performance logs.
• Support and guide less experienced operators; share best practices and provide informal mentorship on machine operation and quality standards.
• Promote and adhere to all safety protocols; use required PPE, maintain a clean work area, and report safety concerns or hazards immediately.
• Identify and contribute to process improvement efforts to increase production efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall performance.

Food Safety  

Responsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. If this position is vacant for any significant period of time the obligation for completion of all food safety and quality related tasks will become the responsibility of the direct manager or a qualified designee. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 3–5 years of experience operating or maintaining production machinery, preferably in a can manufacturing plant. Previous experience with advanced machine setups, changeovers, and quality control. 

Skills/Knowledge: 

Has learned the basic skills and routine tasks necessary. Beginning to learn advanced skills and gaining an understanding of the total process flow. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality standards. 

Computer Skills:  

Must have basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 

Physical Demands: 

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.