Electro-Mechanic Journeyman

Company Description Remember 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 the 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? The Kalama plant is one of O-I’s newer, non-union facilities. It is a clean and well-kept facility with an excellent safety and environmental record. The plant has a stable, long-term workforce and boasts a team focused environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Kalama, WA is a great area, close to 2 lakes and only 40 miles to Portland, OR.

Job Description The Electro-Mechanic 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 Electro-Mechanic 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 Electro-Mechanic 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
• A Washington State Electrical License is Required
• Journeyman card (Maintenance or Electrical)
• 5+ years experience as a mechanical journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have maintenance experience in an industrial environment, including electrical, pipefitting, and metal fabricating
• Previous glass industry experience is preferred
• Must be able to pass our maintenance journeyman written test
• Basic PC literacy (Word, email, basic data entry)
• Able to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift, which includes weekends and holidays

Additional Information What we offer at O-I:

Payrate: $70.04 per hour

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

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com .