About this role
Electronic Technician
Company Description
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 your 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? Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.
Job Description
The Electronic Technician will be work with our glassware inspection systems and some new technology manufacturing systems: robotics, vision systems, PLC, etc. The technician will monitor inspection and electronics equipment.
The Electronics Technician will:
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair complete systems, including vision systems, servo controls, instrumentation and machine controls
- Repair all electrical or electronic equipment and component parts
- Monitor inspection machine performance and make adjustments where necessary
The Electronic Technician should have:
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and skills
- Experience working from complex blue prints, wiring diagrams, shop hands books and layouts
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical principles and application of equipment, such as motors, switches, generators, conveyors, machinery, etc.
- Experience with 480v motors and controls and variable frequency drives
- Ability to learn new systems quickly
Qualifications
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2 year degree in Electrical Technology OR 3 years experience in an Industrial Electrician or similar position
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Completion of the NY State Certified Apprenticeship program is preferred
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Previous experience with PLCs, servo controls and vision systems is preferred
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High School Graduate or GED
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Able to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis
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Additional Information
What We Offer
Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $37.29
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.