Submerged Combustion Specialist

Company Description

WHO WE ARE:

At O-I Glass, we love glass and we're proud to be one of the leading producers of glass bottles and jars around the globe. We are leveraging innovation and technology to drive expansion and meet our customers' growing needs in a sustainable manner.  Our new state-of-the-art facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will be enabled by advanced team culture, technologies and innovative processes leading glass manufacturing into the future. We are forming a team united by the same passion for culture, innovation and technology, ready to learn and grow in a working environment enhancing safety, accountability, integrity and teamwork principles. Join us in our new manufacturing facility with future expansion planned!

Job Description

About the Role:

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that ensures the seamless operation of advanced industrial equipment? As a key member of our MAGMA team, you'll be at the forefront of managing the submerged combustion melter. Your role will encompass organizing and executing startup, operation, and shutdown activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

You'll work in shifts to guarantee uninterrupted operation of the submerged combustion melting machine, the finer, the forehearth, and the support systems, including exhaust, cooling, and batch systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fusion Process Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the fusion process and make adjustments as needed.

• Alarm Response: Act quickly to alarms, identifying and correcting malfunctions or escalating to supervision when necessary.

• Equipment Maintenance: Troubleshoot and correct minor issues with industrial equipment, and carry out routine preventive maintenance.

• Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks and accurately enter data into the quality spreadsheet.

• Team Collaboration: Work with fellow operators on non-routine tasks related to start-ups and shut-downs.

• Reporting: Produce precise system status reports as requested.

• Process Improvement: Use your analytical skills to propose and implement process improvements.

• Daily Maintenance: Maintain a clean working environment through daily line cleaning.

• Feeding Process Monitoring: Oversee the feeding process and respond to alarms as required.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% travel to other O-I/MAGMA facilities may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing or production is preferred.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with high-temperature industrial processes and controls.

• Software Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Bonus Skills: Electromechanical experience is a plus.

• Communication: Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Join us in this exciting role where safety, precision, and teamwork are paramount. If you're ready to take on the challenge, apply now!

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I?

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $81,200 USD. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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

• Vacation time and paid holidays

• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage

• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program

• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA

• Group life insurance

• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance

• Weekly disability insurance

• Paid sick time

• Parental leave benefits

• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we'd like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.