Electro-Mechanic Journeyman

O-I • Kalama, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electro-Mechanic Journeyman performs electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs and maintenance on plant equipment. This multi-craft role requires mechanical, maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and electrical skills. The position is at O-I’s Kalama, Washington plant, described as a clean, well-kept, non-union facility with a stable workforce and a team-focused environment.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Required Maintenance or Electrical Journeyman card.
• At least 5 years of experience as a mechanical journeyman, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintenance experience in an industrial environment, including electrical work, pipefitting, and metal fabricating.
• Ability to pass the maintenance journeyman written test.
• Basic PC literacy, including Word, email, and basic data entry.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial machinery.
• Experience reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, shop handbooks, and layouts.
• Experience completing routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State Electrical License.
• Previous glass industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, erect, dismantle, and assemble plant machinery and electrical or electronic equipment and component parts, including motors, switches, control boards, PLCs, VFDs, generators, and circuit breakers.
• Inspect glass-forming machines and other factory operating machines, including related parts and components.
• Make line repair adjustments to glass-forming machines.
• Weld, braze, scrape, solder, and cut metals for maintenance repairs and fabrication of components and equipment.
• Determine the cause of breakdowns and identify required repairs, reconditioning, or replacements.
• Perform electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs and maintenance on equipment.

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Well-being program with the opportunity to earn employer contributions.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED