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    Glass Manufacturing

    Forming Operator - Journeyman

    Lapel, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

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

    The 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 SOP’s, and willing to learn SPC

    Must be able to work a rotating schedule, with weekend and holiday requirements

    • 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

    What We Offer at O-I:

    Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this role is $36.23

    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!

    O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

    • Vacation time and paid holidays
    • Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
    • Pre-tax accounts
    • Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
    • Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
    • Employee Assistance Program

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

    O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

    Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    O-i

    To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people. Why do you want to apply?   Since 1922 the O-I plant in Zanesville has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above-average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multicultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and advancement. Zanesville is a lovely small town with a rich, historic past.  Just 30 minutes west of Columbus, OH, situated at the junction of the Licking River and Muskingum River.

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    Industry
    Glass Manufacturing
    Founded
    1903
    Open roles
    133

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