Job Description

The Forming Process Specialist will provide technical support in order to produce high quality glass containers and coordinate improvements to maximize machine efficiency and performance.

The Forming Process Specialist will:

• Analyze forming process data points
• Inspect ware from active production lines daily for issues with appearance and defects, report issues to appropriate personnel, and assist with remediation activities.
• Provide basic scheduling and technical support during common preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to section unit changes, section PMs, process changes, expendable refractory replacement, combustion filter replacement, conditioning burner maintenance, and mechanism replacement.

The Forming Process Specialist should have:

• Experience tracking the performance of jobs and the ability to work with subject matter experts to determine root cause and corrective actions for low performance or poor quality.
• The ability to provide support to stabilize and improve job performance during job changes.
• Experience with glass conditioning and axial cooling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in IS glass machine forming process.
• An understanding of mold repair and machine repair technology, forehearth operations, and their relationship to forming function.
• Experience in glass manufacturing and bottle making, and technical background in glass manufacturing and plant processes is essential.
• Previous management experience is strongly preferred, particularly in a union environment
• Journeyman card is preferred, but not required

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000, with an annual short term incentive target of 12%. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

Additional Information

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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.