Company DescriptionAbout O-IRemember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day's work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.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.Why do you want to apply? O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA Liberty University. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Journeyman performs all of the electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs and maintenance to the equipment. It is a multi-craft position that requires mechanical, maintenance, carpenter, plumbing, welding, and electrical skills.The Maintenance Journeyman will:
Install, repair, erect, dismantle and assemble all types of plant machinery and electrical or electronic equipment and component parts (such as motors, switches, control boards, PLCs VFDs, generators, circuit breakers, etc.)
Inspect glass forming machines and miscellaneous factory operating machines, related parts and components
Makes line repair adjustments to glass forming machines
Weld, braze, scrape, solder and cut various types of metals necessary for maintenance repairs and fabrication of new components and equipment
Determines cause of breakdown or required repairs, reconditioning or replacements
The Maintenance Journeyman should have:
Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting various types of industrial machinery
Experience reading blue prints, wiring diagrams, shop hand books and layouts
Experience completing routine reports and correspondence
Strong problem solving skills
Qualifications
High School degree or GED
Journeyman card required (Maintenance, Electrical or HVAC is preferred)
Must have maintenance experience in an industrial environment
Previous glass manufacturing experience is preferred
PLC programming and troubleshooting is a plus
Basic PC literacy (Word, email, basic data entry)
Able to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis
Must be able to work a rotating shift, which includes weekends and holidays
Additional InformationWhat We Offer:Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $40.44O-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 .
