O-I

Manufacturing

FormingProcessSpecialist

$91–98k Brockway, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Forming Process Specialist at O-I. Skills: Forming process, Machine efficiency, Quality goals. Provide technical support. Produce high quality glass containers”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet required KPIs; Meet performance goals; Meet quality goals

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma required, At least 5 years of related experience in IS glass machine forming process, Experience in glass manufacturing and bottle making, Technical background in glass manufacturing and plant processes

Nice to Have

Preference will be given to employees currently assigned to the Crenshaw or Brockway PA Plants

What You'll Do.

Provide technical support

Produce high quality glass containers

Coordinate improvements to maximize machine efficiency

Inspect ware from active production lines daily

Report issues to appropriate personnel

Assist with remediation activities

Provide basic scheduling support

Provide technical support during preventative maintenance

Analyze basic forming process data points

Ensure plant safety rules are adhered to

Ensure company policies are enforced

Track daily KPIs related to forming process

Track performance of jobs

Determine root cause for low performance

Determine corrective actions for poor quality

Provide basic support to stabilize job performance

Improve job performance during job changes

Manage hourly employees

Train hourly employees

Develop hourly employees

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with subject matter experts

Full Job 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? If you are looking for a small-town environment without the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is the place for you. Our Brockway and Crenshaw plants are conveniently located in an area that offers a multitude of options for the outdoor enthusiasts. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement. "Preference will be given to employees currently assigned to the Crenshaw or Brockway PA Plants" The Forming Process Specialist will provide technical support in order to produce high quality glass containers and coordinate improvements to maximize machine efficiency and performance. The Forming Process Specialist will: * Inspect ware from active production lines daily for issues with appearance and defects, report issues to appropriate personnel, and assist with remediation activities. * Provide basic scheduling and technical support during common preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to section unit changes, process changes, expendable refractory replacement, combustion filter replacement, conditioning burner maintenance, and mechanism replacement. * Analyze basic forming process data points. * Ensure that plant safety rules, and company policies and procedures, are adhered to and enforced. * Be responsible for job histories and machine set-ups to meet required KPIs and

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