opérateur

mécanicien industriel

électrotechnicien

industrial mechanic

emballeur

O-I (Owens-Illinois)

A typical day at work began with the running of bottle samples through various machines in order to assess machine functionality. Each sample is ran three times on an hourly basis, for a total of 36 times per shift. The rest of the shift was spent monitoring the lines for jam ups, assessing bottles for critical defects as well has keeping the work environment clean and safe. Occasionally My job required me to hand package glass ware, palletize cartons as well as feed ware and cartons onto the conveyor belt. 

While working with Owens-Illinois, I learned how to operate a manual as well as a semi-automatic forklift. I learned to to operate and fix jam-ups in machinery as well as how to assess glass bottles for defects. My supervisors and co-workers were welcoming and helpful when it came to me learning how to manoeuvre throughout the factory environment. 

The hardest part of the job was withstanding the high temperatures for long periods of time while actively working. The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to take the skills I learned during my training, and altering them in a way that allowed me to work more efficiently and enjoyably.

There is a big thing going on in the cold end mechanic shop.
Some of the mechanics willing to work only while they are on overtime.
For example, we have TWO SAME FAMILY MEMBERS in our mechanical department, a father and son. They both get paid as mechanics, even though the son has no millwright license, which is very unsafe.
These two created a weird environment, where both not interesting to perform any task if it is not overtime pay.
Both are constantly sleeping during the night shift and do not take any calls. 

I loved working at O.I. Canada, being employed there for 20 years I learned so much.  I did so many different jobs starting with palletizing, to making cartons in the carton loft.  My most satisfying job was quality control.  I was incharge of the quality of ware going to the customer, cutting, measuring and gauging the glass.  Working for so long with the company, I felt that it was my second home and they were all my family.

High turn around. Very old school glass plant. Hourly employees get away with anything and most of thr time management is a joke in front of union. 
Long working hours
Work life balance not good
Too many problems to deal with 
The plant is never stable in operation
Lack of proper training for thr forming operators is a name and is hitting the plant really hard

There is a good team environment which is the only plus

The 12 hour shift is not too difficult and over a 2 week period you have 7 days off, of which overtime is often available. The work is not too difficult but can be tedious. Every other weekend you are scheduled to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Work place safety and operation inspection, great communication with operators and review QA reports. It was always unscheduled task always have a backup plan for any learned to cop with the unknown and troubleshoot the obstacles and solve for solid results.    

Worked in company from 1988 till 2012. Great company, management and people around. This company offers quite a lot training. I retired in 2012 only because my spouse wanted to. If I had new choice, I would come back.

Toxic environment.
 Working in silos- no knowledge sharing. Everyone assumes you have to know how everything works by yourself.
 No support from the management. 
Constant blaming on everything.

Salary is above average. Working conditions are fair - good. Management fair, and approachable. Room for advancement is limited, due to unionized structure.

Amazing pay, they even raise a good amount, I would recommend only for a living, but it's hot and fast-paced.

Amazing co-workers, they love helping and they don't leave you in the dark.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Opérateur 20 salaries reported	$28.02 per hour
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Électrotechnicien 4 salaries reported	$46.63 per hour
Industrial mechanic 4 salaries reported	$41.38 per hour
Emballeur 4 salaries reported	$22.78 per hour

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