Mould Repair Apprentice

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.

Job Description

The Mould Repair Apprentice performs machine tool work, welding, brazing or bench work required in making repairs and alterations to molds, blanks, bottom plates or finish equipment.  This position may also include machine tool or bench work on new mold equipment. 

The Mould Repair Apprentice will:

• Mill welds and repair jigs and fixtures
• Make changes in design or capacity of the molds
• Be expected to complete the 4-year apprentice program, which includes on-the-job training and classroom instruction
• Be interviewed by the Apprenticeship Committee of the United Steel Workers, Local 64

The Mould Repair Apprentice should have:

• Shift: Monday – Friday
• Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
• Previous experience in machine lathe and mill, reading blueprints and drawings, precision measuring devices and bench repair and welding.
• A desire to learn and grow into the Journeyman position 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed at least 1 year of trade school or have 1-2 years of job shop experience in lieu of school
• Must be able to pass the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends on occasion
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $30.84. 

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

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.