Maintenance Journeyman

About the Company

O-I is the world’s leading manufacturer of glass containers, producing more than anyone else. With over a century of experience, we craft sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for top food and beverage brands, including beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Our Lapel plant offers a strong sense of community in a small Midwestern town, with easy access to Indianapolis and its amenities.

About the Role

The Maintenance Journeyman performs electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs and maintenance on equipment. This multi-craft position requires skills in mechanical maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, erect, dismantle, and assemble all types of plant machinery and electrical/electronic equipment (e.g., motors, switches, control boards, PLCs, VFDs, generators, circuit breakers).
• Inspect glass-forming machines and miscellaneous factory operating machines, including related parts and components.
• Make line repair adjustments to glass-forming machines.
• Weld, braze, scrape, solder, and cut various metals for maintenance repairs and fabrication of new components.
• Determine causes of breakdowns and perform required repairs, reconditioning, or replacements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Journeyman card (Maintenance or Electrical) required.
• Maintenance experience in an industrial environment, including electrical, pipefitting, and metal fabricating.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, shop handbooks, and layouts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic PC literacy (Word, email, data entry).
• Able to lift 40 lbs. regularly.
• Previous glass industry experience preferred.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays.

Pay

Hourly wage: $42.33.

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Well-being program with employer contributions.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Access to financial advisors for retirement planning and financial wellness.
• Employee Assistance Program.