Electro-Mechanic Journeyman

O-I

Kalama (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 113,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays
Medical & dental
401(k) plan
Life & AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Well-being program
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

O-I in Kalama, WA is seeking an Electro-Mechanic Journeyman to perform electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs on plant machinery. This multi-craft role requires hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, and welding tasks in a busy glass manufacturing environment.

You will install and repair equipment, inspect glass forming machines, and troubleshoot breakdowns. Candidates should have journeyman status, ability to read blueprints, and a background in industrial

Qualifications

  • High School degree or GED required.
  • Journeyman card (Maintenance or Electrical) required.
  • Washington State Electrical License preferred.
  • 5+ years experience as a mechanical journeyman or equivalent.

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, solder and cut various metals for maintenance repairs and fabrication of components.

Skills

Industrial maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Blueprints reading
Preventive maintenance

Education

High School degree or GED
Journeyman card (Maintenance or Electrical)
Washington State Electrical License (preferred)

Job description

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 the 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? The Kalama plant isone of O-I’snewer, non-union facilities. It isa clean and well-kept facility with an excellent safety and environmental record.The plant has a stable, long-term workforce and boasts a team focused environment.Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Kalama, WA is a great area, close to 2 lakes and only 40 miles to Portland, OR.

Job Description

TheElectro-Mechanic Journeymanperforms 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 Electro-Mechanic Journeymanwill:

  • 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 Electro-Mechanic Journeyman should have:

  • Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting various types of industrial machinery
  • Experience reading blue prints, wiring diagrams, shop hand books and layouts
  • Experience completing routine reports and correspondence
Qualifications
  • High School degree or GED
  • Journeyman card required (Maintenance or Electrical)
  • A Washington State Electrical License is preferred for this position.
  • 5+ years experience as a mechanical journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have maintenance experience in an industrial environment, including electrical, pipefitting, and metal fabricating
  • Previous glass industry experience is preferred
  • Must be able to pass our maintenance journeyman written test
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis
  • Must be able to work a 12-hour shift, which includes weekends and holidays
Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Payrate: $70.04 per hour

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

  • 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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affimate Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com .

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