AASD Grad Mould Shop Manager at Ardagh Glass

Jim with granddaughter

Jim Rotello is a graduate of the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania.

Upon graduating from AASD, he attended Williamsport Community College, Williamsport, Pa.

In 1986, Jim accepted a  position as a pallet loader for a company whose name then was Incon Packaging Pierce Glass located in Port Allegany, Pa.  Four (4) years later, he began an Apprenticeship as a Mould-maker in the Mould Shop.  He worked his way up the ladder to Journeyman and held that position until August 2014. In August 2014, Jim was offered and accepted the position of Manager of the Mould Shop. 

His new position consists of ordering equipment for the plant, ensuring that job changes are ready and managing the work force in his department. He works very closely with the plant engineering department on new product development.

Jim is also actively involved with his union, having participated in several company and mould-maker contract negotiations.

He has over twenty-five (25) years of service with the company which has changed ownership many times over that period of time.

Jim enjoys taking long rides on his Harley.