Machinist

About the role

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant’s production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed. This is a manual machinist role (not CNC) in a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7/365 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Receives verbal instructions, blueprints and work orders; makes drawings or sketches of parts to be made or repaired.
• Interprets drawings, calculates and determines indices, tapers and other dimensions to be used for part(s).
• Performs layout work as required.
• Receives tools and paperwork; establishes and maintains logbooks.
• Selects and grinds tools, adjusting tools, speeds and feed rates for efficient machining.
• Machines parts to precision requirements of tolerance and finish.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, lathes, grinders, mills, and hones.
• Performs dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for maintenance or production equipment.
• Repairs and maintains all assigned machines and equipment.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
• Assists in inspection of tooling and operates most inspection equipment.
• May be required to go to customer(s) to troubleshoot equipment.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company; handles stress and interacts with others to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Works assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday; works overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance between assigned start and end times.
• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Works independently within parameters set by management.
• Communicates effectively, writes effectively, reads, comprehends, and follows complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Meets the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements, and working conditions set forth in this position description and on the attached Physical Demands Assessment.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
• Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems; implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.); reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation; understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Education Equivalency required.
• Minimum 5 years of job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard machine shop and tool and die practices; knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, and brazing; nomenclature of assigned equipment.
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard machining techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
• Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
• Demonstrated skill in operation of grinders, lathes, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment, working to tolerances of up to ± .000050.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrated skills relating to tool and die work.
• Ability to work with basic math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to describe the sequence of operations to complete the job.
• Maintains professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to occupational hazards including high noise levels, physical obstacles, and chemicals.
• Works in environments requiring protective shields, masks, or clothing due to torch flames, arc welding, or other systems.
• Climbs and works in high, narrow places to place rigging, hoists, chain falls, scaffolds, jacks, skids, and rollers.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
• Works in confined areas.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting hourly rate: $44.54 (salary determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data). This role is eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan. Comprehensive benefits details are available on Ball’s Total Rewards page.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Crews work 4 days on / 4 days off, rotating from days to nights and back every 4 weeks (6 a.m.–6 p.m. / 6 p.m.–6 a.m.).
• 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday; hours may vary as specified by management.
• Regular overtime and/or on-call duty as directed by management.
• Onsite work environment requiring regular in-person engagement; travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to high noise, physical obstacles, chemicals, confined spaces, and heights; appropriate PPE required.