Machine Repairman

Job Description

The Machine Repair Apprentice will perform repair maintenance and job change duties as assigned in the Machine Repair and Forming areas. They will be responsible for successfully completing 8000 hours in plant and out of plant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs machine shop work relative to the fabrication, assembly, or repair of the I.S. machines and equipment.
• Performs machine shop work including feeders, stackers or other related equipment.
• Performs all work necessary to get ware into lehrs.
• Ability to read blueprints of production equipment.
• Ability to adapt new or rebuilt equipment to plant requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot all equipment that is not running properly.
• Conduct periodic inspections of equipment and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Participants will be enrolled in the federally approved Bureau of Apprenticeship Training joint Apprenticeship Program and maintain GPA per program requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

•  High School Diploma or Equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to understand, read, speak and write in English.
• Must be able to meet all requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Program.
• Successfully complete 8000 hours OJT in the plant.
• Successfully complete all related courses at a Junior College.
• Must pass all reviews performed by Supervision and the Apprenticeship Committee.
• Must pass Bennett mechanical and job related testing.
• Demonstrate ability to perform arithmetical calculations including electrical resistance.
• Demonstrate ability to understand procedures in glass melting process.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand gauges, instruments and operate various furnace controls.
• Demonstrate ability to make adjustments when heating and cooling a furnace.
• Ability to work regular day shifts and rotating shift when needed (24-7-365)
• Ability to follow departmental and plant S.O.P.’s.
• Maintain general housekeeping and 5S.
• Ability to be on call 24/7

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Normal demand of professional level employee including but not limited to: (Code: Occasional- up to 2.5 hours; Frequent – up to 5.5 hours;  Continuous – over 5.5 hours

• Standing/Walking                                          Occasional
• Lifting up to 25lbs                                          Occasional
• Twisting/Bending                                           Occasional                                
• Stair Climbing                                               Frequent
• Manual Dexterity 100% during shift              Continuous
• Near Vision                                                   Requires accurate (20/20) vision
• Color Vision                                                  Requires minimal color discrimination