Mold Maker / Mold Repair Apprentice

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform machine tool work, welding, brazing or bench work to repair and alter molds, blanks, bottom plates or finish equipment.
• Perform machine tool or bench work on new mold equipment as needed.
• Complete the 4‑year apprentice program (on‑the‑job training plus classroom time outside normal work hours) and interview with the Apprenticeship Committee of United Steel Workers, Local 64.
• Repair parts including sanding, welding, grinding, cutting and polishing.
• Use multiple air tools, hand tools, spray welders, CNC machines, lathes and torches.
• Inspect and measure parts after work is completed.
• Deliver job change mold equipment and assist with job changes.

Requirements

• Experience using specialized measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• CNC programming skills.
• Welding experience.
• Desire to learn and grow into the Journeyman position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2‑year technical degree in tool and die making or machine technology, or equivalent years of direct work experience.
• Previous CNC machine experience is highly desired.
• Must be able to pass the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis.

Skills

• Precision measurement (micrometers, calipers).
• Blueprint reading.
• CNC programming and operation.
• Welding and brazing.

Pay

Hourly wage: $38.83 per hour.

Schedule

Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, with overtime required including evenings and weekends as needed.

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 savings plans with employer contributions.
• Financial advisors for retirement planning and financial wellness.
• Employee Assistance Program.