Production Technician 5

At O-I Glass, we love glass and we’re proud to be one of the leading producers of glass bottles and jars around the globe. We are leveraging innovation and technology to drive expansion and meet our customers’ growing needs in a sustainable manner.  Our new state-of-the-art facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is enabled by advanced team culture, technologies and innovative processes leading glass manufacturing into the future. We formed a team united by the same passion for culture, innovation and technology, ready to learn and grow in a working environment enhancing safety, accountability, integrity and teamwork principles. Join us in our new manufacturing facility! 

We’re building a team of passionate individuals who: 

• Act intentionally to ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others 

• Listen and evolve with the team, supporting teammates in the pursuit of collective goals and performance 
• Take initiative to drive positive change, accepts individual and team responsibilities, meets customer commitments and performance objectives 
• Respect teammates and embrace diversity; emphasize doing the right thing even when no one is looking, resulting in a high level of trust 
• Embrace opportunities to learn and grow and invests in themselves and others  

Role Summary:  The Tech 5 will be on-shift ensuring uninterrupted operational excellence, line performance, and quality of the entire glass line. The Tech 5 is responsible for shift leadership and coverage. The responsibilities of a Technician 5 build upon what is expected of a Technician 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Role Accountabilities:

Individuals in this role will be responsible for…

• Cleaning & 5S of the entire production line
• Coordination and communication with process control engineer, plant leadership team, and MAGMA Manufacturing Development squads
• Line safety and being the emergency point of contact and evacuation leader
• Communications such as production and shift reports, production confirmations, ware release, and ware hold
• Being the job change leader
• Assisting the other Technicians with maintenance, troubleshooting, and achieving operational excellence, including electrical repairs, programming, motor changes, hi-vac maintenance, and other specialized tasks
• Abatement system fault finding
• Finer radar gauge adjustments
• Forming electronics maintenance, diagnostics, and change outs and machine blower maintenance
• Repair and maintenance of lehr and packaging equipment, including palletizer, carton erector, case packer, and stretch wrapper
• Monitoring and improving electrical and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and medium voltage switchgear

Culture: 

Individuals in this role should be someone who…

• Acts intentionally to ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others
• Listens and evolves with the team, supporting teammates in the pursuit of collective goals and performance
• Takes initiative to drive positive change, accepts individual and team responsibilities, meets customer commitments and performance objectives
• Respects teammates and embraces diversity; emphasizes doing the right thing even when no one is looking, resulting in a high level of trust
• Embraces opportunities to learn and grow and invests in themselves and others

Critical Knowledge & Competencies:

Individuals in this role should have…

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical focus preferred
• Electrical or electro-mechanical trade certificate or equivalent
• 10+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred
• 10+ years of maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to set-up and operate equipment
• Ability to work on high voltage systems up to 2400V, preferred
• Controls system experience
• Familiarity with industrial high-temperature processes and controls, preferred
• Diagnostics, fault-finding and troubleshooting experience
• Experience leading teams and managing shifts
• Ability to build relationships and lead by influence
• Effective communication
• Basic computer knowledge to include experience with MS Office or similar desktop related applications
• Proficiency in SAP, preferred
• Ability to work to a shift schedule (day and night shift, 12 hours)
• Ability to occasionally perform physically demanding job tasks:
  • Lift or carry <50lbs
  • Bend, stretch, twist or reach out

Additional information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is targeted to be $48.68 per hour USD.  

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

• Vacation based on length of service 
• 10 paid holidays each year 
• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage 
• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 
• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 

• Group Life Insurance 
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 
• Weekly Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 

• 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. 

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.