Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Machine Repair Apprentice will perform repair maintenance and job change duties as assigned in the Machine Repair and Forming areas. He/she is responsible for successfully completing 8000 hours in plant and out of plant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job effectively an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner - with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job.

•  High School Diploma or Equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job.

• 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