Machinist / Toolmaker

Primary Purpose of Position

The Saratoga Springs plant is a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm/6pm-6am), working 4 days on/4 days off, works 8 weeks of day shift and 4 weeks of night shift.

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.
• 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, 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.
• 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.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or Education Equivalency Required
• Job related experience for 2-3 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.
• Able to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard machining techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently within parameters set by management.
• Communication. 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to create and modify technical drawings using CAD platforms.
• Understanding of material properties, including strength, hardness, and machinability.
• Knowledge of different metals (e.g., aluminum, steel, stainless, alloys) and how they behave during machining.
• Ability to select appropriate materials, tooling, and speeds/feeds based on material characteristics.
• Experience in a safety-driven machine shop environment, with working knowledge of material properties, metal behavior, and their impact on machining processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Hiring Hourly Rate: $44.54/hr (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• 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 position is based in Saratoga Springs, NY and 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.