Role Overview
O-I is hiring a mid-level Forming Process Specialist. This is a full-time role in Auburn. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
The Forming Process Specialist will provide technical support in order to produce high quality glass containers and coordinate improvements to maximize machine efficiency and performance.
The Forming Process Specialist will:
- Inspect ware from active production lines daily for issues with appearance and defects, report issues to appropriate personnel, and assist with remediation activities.
- Provide basic scheduling and technical support during common preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to section unit changes, process changes, expendable refractory replacement, combustion filter replacement, conditioning burner maintenance, and mechanism replacement.
- Analyze basic forming process data points.
- Ensure that plant safety rules, and company policies and procedures, are adhered to and enforced.
- Be responsible for job histories and machine set-ups to meet required KPIs and performance and quality goals.
- Track daily KPIs related to the forming process.
The Forming Process Specialist should have:
- Experience tracking the performance of jobs and the ability to work with subject matter experts to determine root cause and corrective actions for low performance or poor quality.
- The ability to provide basic support to stabilize and improve job performance during job changes.
- Experience managing, training, and developing hourly employees.
- Experience with glass conditioning.
- High School diploma required.
- At least 5 years of related experience in IS glass machine forming process.
- An understanding of mold repair and machine repair technology, forehearth operations, and their relationship to forming function.
- Experience in glass manufacturing and bottle making, a technical background in glass manufacturing and plant processes is essential.
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $93,000 - $115,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
- Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
- Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
- Group life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
- Weekly disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave benefits
- 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions
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.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Forming Process Specialist position at O-I?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to O-I. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Forming Process Specialist position at O-I located?
This position is based in Auburn. O-I has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Forming Process Specialist at O-I earn?
O-I has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Forming Process Specialist role at O-I posted?
This role was posted on June 10, 2026 (30 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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