Glass Manufacturing Cooperative Program

Company: Ardagh Group
Location: Fishers
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Cooperative Program is a unique initiative to equip our future engineers and plant leaders within the company with the experiences and skills to make them successful within Ardagh. It is designed to provide solid glass experience for hands-on individuals who are seeking a career in manufacturing. The objective of the Cooperative Program is to provide its members with a broad manufacturing experience and a sound understanding of the glass composition and production process including technical, quality, safety and supervisory skills during an intense--6-month program. The program will consist of work assignments that will lay a strong foundation for future careers in manufacturing helping members become an expert in the glass manufacturing operations. Co-Op participants will:

• Become assimilated into the Ardagh Group organization by participating in a comprehensive orientation program.
• be assigned to a mentor within Ardagh Group
• be exposed and work on special assignment(s) to help the plants meet goals and leverage learning from work experiences Qualifications:
  • Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university and will have completed at least one year at the undergraduate level
  • Major should be in an engineering discipline: Ceramic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Glass Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering
  • Degree programs considered are Bachelor's and Master's programs
  • Must be able to complete a 6-month co-op from either January-June 2021 or July-December 2021
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.6
  • Must be open to relocation upon graduation
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license
  • Must be willing to work a rotating shift in a plant manufacturing environment with exposure to heat fumes and moving machinery
  • Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protection, steel toe boots, and other PPE
  • Must be willing to travel for required training and plant assignments on an as needed basis
  • Compliance with FDA regulations established by OSHA and the company About Ardagh Group Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and 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 16,000 people with revenues of almost $7 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.
    • Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite 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 have 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 whilst 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!

Keywords: Ardagh Group, Fishers , Glass Manufacturing Cooperative Program, Other , Fishers, Indiana