Operador Cupper

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CUPPER OPERATOR Can Manufacturing

PRODUCTION CUPPING PRESS

Position profile for safe, reliable operation of high-speed metal-forming equipment

DEPARTMENT Manufacturing / Operations REPORTS TO Production Supervisor / Line Lead

CLASSIFICATION [Non-exempt / Exempt] SCHEDULE [Shift / Days / Hours]

LOCATION [Facility / City] REVISION DATE [Month Day, Year]

Position Summary The Cupper Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and supports a high-speed cupping press that forms metal coil stock into cups used in the manufacture of two-piece cans. The position is responsible for maintaining safe equipment operation, stable product flow, dimensional and visual quality, accurate production records, and timely escalation of mechanical, tooling, material, or quality concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Perform pre-start checks of the cupping press, guards, safety devices, lubrication systems, scrap-handling equipment, conveyors,

tooling, material feed, and required documentation.

• Load or verify approved coil stock and related materials; confirm material identity, lot information, gauge, width, and production order before use.

• Start, operate, monitor, adjust, and shut down the cupper and associated equipment in accordance with approved procedures and assigned operating limits.

• Monitor cup formation, press speed, material tracking, lubrication, scrap removal, and downstream flow to maintain a stable and efficient process.

• Conduct required visual and dimensional checks on formed cups using approved gauges or measuring devices; identify splits, wrinkles, scratches, variation, contamination, or other defects.

• Make authorized process adjustments and perform basic troubleshooting; stop the equipment and escalate when conditions exceed training, authority, or established limits.

• Complete changeovers, coil changes, line clearance, cleaning, and start-up verification while protecting tooling, product identity, and material traceability.

• Accurately record production quantities, scrap, downtime, inspection results, material usage, equipment conditions, and shift activities in required systems or forms.

• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Engineering, Warehouse, and downstream operators during repairs, inspections, trials, and production interruptions.

• Maintain an orderly work area and support waste reduction, equipment reliability, workplace organization, and continuous- improvement activities.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance Expectations • Follow all machine-guarding, energy-control, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, material-handling, and emergency-

response requirements.

• Never bypass or defeat safety devices. Immediately report unsafe conditions, unusual noise or vibration, leaks, jams, damaged tooling, near misses, and injuries.

• Use only current work instructions, specifications, inspection methods, and authorized machine settings.

• Protect product quality and traceability; segregate or identify suspect material and promptly report nonconforming conditions.

• Maintain complete, legible, timely, and accurate records and support investigations or corrective actions when requested.

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Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework or certification in industrial mechanics, machining,

manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience operating production machinery, presses, metal-forming equipment, or automated manufacturing equipment preferred.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and apply approved first-level troubleshooting methods.

• Ability to read work instructions, production orders, safety information, specifications, equipment displays, and basic diagrams.

• Ability to use basic measuring tools and perform production math involving counts, dimensions, rates, percentages, and scrap calculations.

• Basic computer skills for production reporting, electronic records, training, or inventory transactions.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based, shift-driven environment.

• Availability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays based on operational requirements.

Preferred Knowledge and Competencies

COMPETENCY PRACTICAL EXPECTATION

Equipment Operation Operates high-speed press and ancillary systems safely, consistently, and within approved parameters.

Mechanical Aptitude Recognizes abnormal conditions, performs authorized adjustments, and escalates issues with useful detail.

Quality Focus Uses inspection criteria and measuring tools accurately; protects product identity and traceability.

Attention to Detail Monitors material feed, lubrication, tooling, scrap flow, cup condition, and documentation.

Reliability Maintains dependable attendance, punctuality, shift handoffs, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Teamwork Coordinates effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Engineering, and Warehouse.

Continuous Improvement Supports reductions in scrap, downtime, defects, and changeover time without compromising safety or quality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment • Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with moving equipment, high-speed presses, production noise,

lubricants, metal edges, and temperature variation.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, reach, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements as required by the assigned area.

• Ability to lift, carry, handle, or move materials within company-established limits and to use approved lifting or material-handling devices.

• Required use of designated personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, and other area-specific protection.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions, consistent with applicable law.

Suggested Performance Indicators • Safe work practices and timely identification and reporting of hazards or equipment concerns.

• Conformance of formed cups to visual and dimensional requirements.

• Production attainment, equipment uptime, scrap control, and accurate downtime reporting within the operator’s area of responsibility.

• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inspections and production documentation.

• Quality of changeovers, coil changes, housekeeping, communication, attendance, and shift handoffs.

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Acknowledgment and Approval

Important: This template should be reviewed and customized to match the company’s specific cupper model, tooling, materials, can specifications, shift structure, physical-demand assessment, safety program, policies, and applicable legal or regulatory requirements. It is not intended to list every duty that may be assigned.

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Employee Name / Signature Date: ____________________

Supervisor Name / Signature Date: ____________________

Human Resources / Approval Date: ____________________