Forming Process Specialist

Job Description

As the Forming Process Specialist, you will be responsible for performing technical duties and developing techniques to correct low efficiency jobs and to correct hot end operating defects. You will have broad responsibility of improving overall production efficiencies as well as providing technical Forming Process support to Operational Managers. A particular emphasis of your role will be providing technical trouble shooting expertise and assistance to the Production Manager and continuously development bottle making skills to forming employees.

• Analyzes basic forming process data points, including but not limited to blank temperatures, gob length, front zone glass temperatures, gob weight controller settings, XPAR IR-D reports and commonly manipulated timing values for deviations and suggests corrections as necessary.
• Tracks performance of jobs and works with other plant subject matter experts to determine root cause and corrective actions for low performance or poor quality.
• Inspects ware from active production lines daily for issues with appearance and defects, reports issues to appropriate personnel and assists with remediation activities.
• Provides basic support to stabilize and improve job performance during job changes.
• Provides basic scheduling and technical support during common preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to section unit changes, section PMs, expendable refractory replacement, combustion filter replacement, conditioning burner maintenance and mechanism replacement.
• Ensures that plant safety rules, company policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced.

• Opportunity for future growth and advancement
• Generous, Award-winning 401(k) plan w/ employer contribution & match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Education Assistance program
• and much more…

Light travel is required for training, support of projects and to provide assistance to other facilities.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma minimum
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Business preferred, or 3+ years related experience.
• An understanding of mold repair and machine repair technology and their relationship to Forming function

Additional Information

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.