Machine Repair Apprentice

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?  Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

The Machine Repair Apprentice will installs, repairs, dismantles, assembles and maintains glass forming machines, equipment, and component parts.

Includes such skills as: Industrial Mechanical Maintenance, tube bending, welding, small machine tool operation, sheet metal work, etc.

Your Responsibilities:

• Works from complex blue prints, manuals, and other specifications (written or verbal) to determine materials and working procedures needed for IS glass forming machines and supporting equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, dismantles, overhauls reassembles, adjusts and tests various types of mechanisms, and component parts.
• Welds, brazes, cuts, etc. various types of metals necessary for maintenance repairs and fabrication of new components and equipment.
• Performs a variety of trade functions such as a plumber, and sheet metal worker, etc. in performance of duties which require the necessary skills and working ability.

Guidelines for the apprenticeship program include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passing the standard aptitude test administered at the plant
• Evaluation by Candidate’s Supervisor
• Candidate’s Attendance Records
• Personal Interview by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee

In addition to the above, the Committee will also consider the following as they work through the selection process:

• Prior work experience in a trade or trades
• Related course work that has been taken above the high school level
• Candidate’s commitment to successfully completing educational requirements

What we offer at O-I:

Pay rate:  $33.89 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 

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].