Mold Maker

O-I; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 43,767 - 62,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time and paid holidays

Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage

401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Mold Maintainer at our Auburn facility in New York. You will be responsible for performing repairs on mold equipment essential for glass container manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial environments and possess skills in machining, welding, and CNC programming.

We offer an hourly wage of $38.51 and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plans, and more. Join a company committed to sustainability and diversity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift.
• Must have experience and basic knowledge of computers.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled bench and hand tool operations on molds.
• Inspect and verify quality of Mold equipment.
• Make CNC programs for part fabrication.

Skills

Machine lathe and mill experience

Experience reading blueprints and drawings

Experience with bench repair, Eutectic and ARC welding

Ability to use all precision measuring devices

CNC Programming Skills

Prior experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

Journeyman Mold Maker Card

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

2 year technical degree in tool and die making, machine technology or equivalent

At least 2 years experience working in a tool and die shop

Automatic CNC mill and lathe knowledge

Job description

• Compensation: USD 38.51 - USD 38.51 - hourly

Company Description

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? Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment, and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

Job Description

TheMold Maintainer will be responsible for performing repairs or alterations to mold equipment used in glass container manufacturing by using hand tools, machinery, and welding.

The Mold Maintainer will:

• Perform skilled bench and hand tool operations such as blending, shaping, making contours, matching cavities, welding and working out welds all inside cavities on Molds and Blanks
• Perform lathe and mill work to restore mold equipment to blueprint specifications, as well fabrication of miscellaneous parts with or without an existing blueprint.
• Inspect and verify quality of Mold equipment according to blueprints, established guidelines, and SOP’s.
• Make CNC programs for part fabrication
• Perform machining work consisting of refurbishing molds, blanks, baffles, bottoms, and odd‑shaped cavities – or cavities involving flutes, decorations, or matches where cavity cast rack displacement must be held to close tolerances. Responsible for grinding tapered, fly cutter arch, and other cutting tools, installing them, and making necessary mill adjustments.

The Mold Maintainer should have:

• Machine lathe and mill experience
• Experience reading blueprints and drawings
• Experience with bench repair, Eutectic and ARC welding
• Ability to use all precision measuring device
• CNC Programming Skills
• Prior experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Journeyman Mold Maker Card strongly desired

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2 year technical degree in tool and die making, machine technology or the like OR equivalent years of direct work experience
• At least 2 years experience working in a tool and die shop
• Automatic CNC mill and lathe knowledge is desirable
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift
• Must have experience and basic knowledge of computers and be able to learn programs necessary to carry out job functions.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage: $38.51

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

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

O‑I is an Equal Opportunity and Affitative 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 site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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