Hub Operator

Corning, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

Company Description

Instant Brands designs, manufactures and markets a global portfolio of innovative and iconic consumer lifestyle brands: Instant®, Pyrex®, Corelle®, Corningware®, Snapware®, Chicago Cutlery®, ZOID® and Visions.® With people-first and purpose-driven solutions in mind, we’re reimagining how people live, eat, connect, and play inside the home—and in the spaces where people gather. Today, Instant Brands’ products are in millions of homes worldwide.

We’re looking for candidates who are smart, curious, creative, push the limits of what’s possible and are passionate about our brands. We embrace and respect diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive culture where everyone is welcome to share their ideas.

Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means you will become part of a global company that offers challenging opportunities, rewards excellence, and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. We operate within a fast-paced, team-oriented, rewarding work environment that allows our employees to develop and thrive.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits within a flexible, creative and progressive work setting.

Join Instant Brands and become a part of our story. Everyone matters here.

Instant Brands, Made for Together

Our Values: We drive results and create value together - One Team - We love our Consumers We “Wow” Them - We challenge each other, always have an Open Mindset and welcome new ideas - We are a Global Company and we think globally - We have Integrity in all that we do – We Impact the world through Sustainable actions.

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The purpose of this job is to operate, maintain the hub machine and all equipment to produce a variety of tableware. The operator follows established specifications, procedures, and methods. This work includes such duties as:

*When HUB is pulled out for job change or Mold Shop work, the HUB operator will install Copus blowers Operates and inspects glass feeding, hub, and auxiliary equipment. Works with Maintenance Associates during setup, mechanical failure, and other adjustments. Assures availability of equipment specified on setup sheet or needed for proper operation. Maintains and adjusts variety of parts to equipment such as rollers, trimmer, dwell, anvils, fire polishers etc. Changes heads, greases, oils, and cleans various parts of the hub and auxiliary equipment as needed. Adjusts and maintains a variety of variables such as air, air pressure, water temperature, mold temperature, oil levels, Hub speed, etc. Trouble shoots process and equipment using specific department troubleshooting process. Inspects quality of ware and records data on the computer. Records specified information and data on S.O.S sheets once a shift or as necessary. Records and notifies the proper personnel of mechanical failure or any other difficulties, to eliminate excessive machine downtime.

May be called upon to perform a function that results in the generation of hazardous waste, and therefore may be required to attend relevant RCRA training.

*HUB Operators can stone molds on the fly, unless a HUB Operator is "uncomfortable" stoning molds on the fly, andthey have communicated this to Management.

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