Machinist

Primary Purpose Of Position

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.

Essential Functions

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Safeguards 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.
• Selects and grinds tools, adjusts 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.
• Selects and uses appropriate tools and equipment.
• Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
• Affixes labels, tags, and signs as required.
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

• High School Diploma or Education Equivalency Required.
• Job related experience for 5 year(s) minimum.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: 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.
• Ability to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently within parameters set by management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements, and working conditions set forth in this position description and on the attached Physical Demands Assessment.
• Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.
• 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 (i.e., 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 as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM.
• 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.

Position Requirements

• Compensation & Benefits
• Expected Hourly Pay: $42.31
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan. Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.

Onsite Work Environment

• This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site.
• Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.