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O-I

Plant Mechanic - 12 hour shifts!

O-I, Ringgold, Virginia, United States, 24586

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About O-I Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. | 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.

Why do you want to apply? O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA Liberty University. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement. | Exciting news! Our maintenance team now works 12 hour, rotating shifts. Through this rotation, you get 7 days off in a row each month!

Job Description The

Maintenance Journeyman

performs all of the electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs and maintenance to the equipment. It is a multi‑craft position that requires mechanical, maintenance, carpenter, plumbing, welding, and electrical skills.

The Maintenance Journeyman Will

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

Makes 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

Determines cause of breakdown or required repairs, reconditioning or replacements

The Maintenance Journeyman Should Have

Knowledge of gearboxes, VFDs, and job change processes

Experience reading blue prints, wiring diagrams, shop hand books and layouts

Experience completing routine reports and correspondence

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Qualifications

High School degree or GED

Journeyman cardholder (Mechanical or Electrical) or 5 years of equivalent experience

If no journeyman card, must be able to pass a mechanical and electrical skills test in order to be considered

Must have strong problem solving skills

Previous glass manufacturing experience is preferred

PLC programming and troubleshooting is a plus

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 rotating shift, which includes weekends and holidays

Additional Information What We Offer:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $41.50

Vacation time and paid holidays

Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage

Pre‑tax accounts

Well‑being program which includes 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

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

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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