Tool and Die Maker (Night Shift) at ArdaghGroup in Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Description:

Primary Purpose


Identifies Maintain, assemble and rework shell, lane and tab die tooling. Pay starts ast $34 per hour.



Key Accountabilities:

• Identifies problems in a timely manner
• Works well in a team environment
• Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills
• Operate a surface grinder, lathe, polishing wheel, drill press, hand tools and mill
• Assemble, clean and adjust intricate die set assemblies
• Determine tooling rework needs and prioritize work accordingly
• Rework/rebuild tab feeders
• Rework/rebuild tab and lane dies
• Indicate tooling stack heights and set-up dies to print specifications
• Indicate tooling/dies for proper alignment
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to machine process equipment parts to print
• Ability to use and read depth micrometer's, dial indicators, height gauges, callipers and micrometer's.
• Ability to self-manage workloads and standard assigned Duties.
• Ability to make decisions when troubleshooting material defects from potential compromised tooling.
• Utilize different extraction methods for broken tooling, bolts and other defective/damaged components from process equipment in production area.

These statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Some of the work requirements which are common to all jobs are housekeeping, meeting productions and quality levels, relief of others for brief periods, safety considerations and participation in teams and at meetings. All of these common elements have been included in the evaluated level of the job.



Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience working in an industrial environment
• Journeyman machinist or tool & die maker preferred
• Read precision measuring devices such as but not limited to micrometers, dial indicators, depth mics
• High School Diploma or GED required

Key Job Competencies/Physical Demands:

• Willingness to work night shift
• Ability and willingness to work overtime
• Fine motor sills, reaching, twisting, grip, bend, reach, lift, visual & mental acuity
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and frequently lift/carry 50 pounds
• Use various hand tools
• Strict attention to precise outcomes
• Ability to multi-task

• Exposure to heat, vibrations and loud noise

About Ardagh Metal Packaging



Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.


AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.



About Ardagh Group



Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.


• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).


The future we're creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!



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