Mold Maker / Mold Repair Apprentice

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 the 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?  Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

The Mold Maker / Mold Repair Apprentice  performs machine tool work, welding, brazing or bench work required in making repairs and alterations to molds, blanks, bottom plates or finish equipment.  This position may also include machine tool or bench work on new mold equipment. 

The Mold Maker / Mold Repair Apprentice is expected to complete the 4-year apprentice program, which includes on-the-job training and classroom time (this is outside of normal work hours) and they will be interviewed by the Apprenticeship Committee of the United Steel Workers, Local 64.

The Mold Maker / Mold Repair Apprentice will:

• Repair parts including sanding, welding, griding, cutting and polishing as needed
• Use multiple air tools, hand tools, spray welders, CNC, lathes and torches
• Inspect and measure parts after work is completed
• Deliver job change mold equipment and assist with job changes

The Mold Maker / Mold Repair Apprentice should have:

• Experience using specialized measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers
• Experience reading blueprints
• CNC programming skills
• Welding experience
• A desire to learn and grow into the Journeyman position

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree in tool and die making or machine technology or equivalent years of direct work experience 
• Previous experience CNC machine experience is highly desired 
• Must be able to pass the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test

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

Shift: Monday – Friday / Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm and able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends as needed 

What We Offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage:  $38.83 hour

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 Affirmative 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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.