Assistant Plant Engineer
About the role
O-I is a global leader in glass container manufacturing, producing glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non‑alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. With over a century of experience, the company offers a small‑town environment at its Brockway and Crenshaw plants, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, and is committed to an inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth. The Assistant Plant Engineer assists the Plant Engineer in leading and directing salaried and hourly personnel across all phases of plant engineering, including installation, repair and maintenance of plant systems, equipment, grounds and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in directing preventive maintenance programs
- Coordinate and supervise all construction and service work performed by outside contractors
- Conduct periodic inspections of all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds
- Review shift operations, make decisions, and implement actions relative to changes on shifts that may impact processing, procedures, personnel, equipment, and customer requirements
- Track downtime and provide solutions to decrease downtime
Skills
- Strong maintenance and/or furnace operations background
- Experience with maintenance management software
- Experience in a maintenance leadership role
- Strong electrical background
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
Qualifications
- Trade school or Bachelor degree in Engineering preferred; high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required
- Industrial electrical experience required
- 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership position in a manufacturing facility (glass industry experience preferred)
Pay
The expected salary range for this position is between $91,330 and $115,000, with a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on candidate experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Benefits
- 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