Machine Operator- Bodymaker: Day/Night Shifts

Silver King Beverage Company•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality standards.
Basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Has learned the basic skills and routine tasks necessary. Beginning to learn advanced skills and gaining an understanding of the total process flow.

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.
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.