Forming Operator - Journeyman

Overview

O-I is the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide, with more than 120 years of experience crafting glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to making what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world.

Toano, VA has a well-respected history as part of the O-I Plant community, offering above-average compensation and excellent benefits in a multi-cultural, collaborative environment. O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and advancement.

MUST HAVE GLASS MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE AND MUST HAVE A JOURNEYMAN CARD.

The Forming Operator - Journeyman operates the bottle forming machine, tools and equipment, performs defect analysis (gauging and visual) and makes necessary adjustments to the machine, feeder, stacker, etc., and assists with breakdown repairs and job changes.

The Plant Forming Operator/Journeyman will

• Perform necessary doping and swabbing of mold equipment, adjust temperatures of mold equipment to the feeder and change, or assist in changing, blanks, molds, finish mold changes and record reason.
• Reports any bad glass, bad machine conditions, or defective machine parts which cannot be corrected to crew-leaders and supervisors.
• May be assigned responsibility for additional equipment, up to and including the point at which the bottles enter the lehr.
• Gauge weight and selected physical dimensions on complete set-out and/or random sample and record using the computer terminal.
• Re-qualify all cavities following any major downtime.

The Forming Operator - Journeyman Should Have

• Previous experience with bottle tongs, hand tools, swabs, conveyors, ware gauges, computer terminal, etc., and materials including molten glass, molds, oil, dope, gloves, compressed air, etc.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule, with weekend and some holiday coverage.
• Ability to work safely in a hot, dirty and loud environment.
• Commitment to meeting quality standards, comply with SOPs, and willingness to learn SPC.

• Must be able to work an 8-hour rotating schedule (rotating between 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts – days off rotate as well).
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forming Operator Journeyman Card required
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

• Hourly Wage: $35.52 hr.
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for future growth and advancement
• Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact  with your request and contact information.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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