Electro-Mechanic Journeyman

About the role

O-I is the world's largest manufacturer of glass containers, with 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 — including beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

The Kalama plant is one of O-I's newer, non-union facilities. It is a clean, well-kept facility with an excellent safety and environmental record, a stable long-term workforce, and a team-focused environment. Kalama, WA is a great area, close to two lakes and only 40 miles from Portland, OR.

The Electro-Mechanic Journeyman performs all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs and maintenance on plant equipment. This is a multi-craft position requiring mechanical, maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Make 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
• Determine cause of breakdown or required repairs, reconditioning, or replacements

Requirements

• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various types of industrial machinery
• Experience reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, shop handbooks, and layouts
• Experience completing routine reports and correspondence
• Strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED
• Journeyman card required (Maintenance or Electrical)
• Washington State Electrical License preferred
• 5+ years experience as a mechanical journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Maintenance experience in an industrial environment, including electrical, pipefitting, and metal fabricating
• Previous glass industry experience preferred
• Must be able to pass 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, including weekends and holidays

Pay

Pay rate: $70.04 per hour

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program with 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