Forming Process Specialist

About the role: 

Join our team at O-I as a Forming Process Specialist where youll play a key role in driving operational excellence and product quality on the forming this position you will have the opportunity to lead the IS machine setup process by managing forming process variables to ensure stable safe and high-quality operations. Also collaborate closely with the Line Leader to identify and implement continuous improvements in both process performance and team addition will support the development of forming line personnel through hands-on guidance and knowledge sharing. 

This is an on-site position based in our Brampton plant.

Key Responsabilities &  What You Will Be Doing:

• Leading Safety: You will be actively leading all aspects of safety compliance in the forming department applying policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace.

• Managing Process Variables: You will analyze and manage all machine process variablesincluding blank temperatures gob length front zone glass temperatures gob weight controller settings and XPAR IR-Dto bring a disciplined and data-driven approach to process stability and improvement.

• Driving Quality: You will be engaged with the Line Leader to monitor job quality performance. Collaborating with plant subject matter experts you will respond to low-quality outcomes by identifying root causes implementing corrective actions and refining job setups for sustainable results.

• Overseeing Ware Inspection: You will ensure that personnel assigned to the line inspect ware from active production daily identify appearance and defect issues report them appropriately and support remediation through coaching and guidance.

• Providing Technical Leadership: You will lead job setups and machine operations during job changes stabilizing and enhancing performance through hands-on technical support.

• Improving Asset Uptime: You will be actively involved in maintenance activities to boost equipment reliability. This includes preventative tasks such as section unit changes section PMs expendable refractory replacement combustion filter replacement conditioning burner maintenance and mechanism replacement.

Qualifications :

Key Requirements:

• You have 7 years of experience in the Forming Department with specific areas of tenure including: 

• Shift experience and IS machine lead (Upkeep ) 

• Experience with job change activities such as:  Loading job setups Setting up sections Machine phase  Refractory expendable changes and handling Forehearth operations

• You have a Bachelors Degree 

• You are a good communicator and understand that teamwork is key to a teams success

Additional Information :

What we offer at O-I

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for future growth and advancement
• Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills

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 wed 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 EOE 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 let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time