Machinist - Ball Corporation
Saratoga Springs, NY
About the Job
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!
Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 21,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.
Primary purpose of the position
Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.
Essential Responsible Areas:
1. Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate
directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
2. Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
3. Receives verbal instructions, blueprints and work orders. Makes drawings or sketches of parts to be made or
repaired.
4. Interprets drawings, calculates and determines indices, tapers and other dimensions to be used for part(s).
5. Performs layout work as required.
6. Receives tools and paperwork; establishes and maintains logbooks.
7. Selects and grinds tools, adjusting tools, speeds and feed rates for efficient machining. Machines parts to
precision requirements of tolerance and finish.
8. Sets up and operates machine tools, lathes, grinders, mills, and hones.
9. Performs dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for maintenance or production equipment.
10. Repairs and maintains all assigned machines and equipment.
11. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
12. Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
13. Communicates pertinent information.
14. Assists in inspection of tooling and operates most inspection equipment.
15. Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
16. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the
company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and
productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
17. Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday,working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
18. Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
19. Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
20. Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
21. Ability to work independently within parameters set by management.
22. Communication. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
23. 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.
24. Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
Position Requirement & competencies:
Professional & Education Qualification
High School Diploma or education equivalent required.
Job-related experience for 5 years minimum.
Skills
Ability 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. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
Ability to demonstrate skill in operation of grinders, lathes, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment, working to tolerances of up to .000050.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to demonstrate 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.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills
Knowledge
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.
Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment
Other Requirements
Works in a manufacturing environment.
Works in an environment that requires the use of 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.
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
Works in confined area(s).
Preferred Education and Qualifications
Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or BOCES
Proficient in aligning motors to pumps, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Skilled in operating manual milling machines, lathes, and grinders.
Experienced in programming CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment for precision machining
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring Salary Range: $41.78 (Salary to be determined by the applicants 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.]
- Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.
When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 21,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.
Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.
#LI-JB1
Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 21,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.
Primary purpose of the position
Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.
Essential Responsible Areas:
1. Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate
directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
2. Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
3. Receives verbal instructions, blueprints and work orders. Makes drawings or sketches of parts to be made or
repaired.
4. Interprets drawings, calculates and determines indices, tapers and other dimensions to be used for part(s).
5. Performs layout work as required.
6. Receives tools and paperwork; establishes and maintains logbooks.
7. Selects and grinds tools, adjusting tools, speeds and feed rates for efficient machining. Machines parts to
precision requirements of tolerance and finish.
8. Sets up and operates machine tools, lathes, grinders, mills, and hones.
9. Performs dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for maintenance or production equipment.
10. Repairs and maintains all assigned machines and equipment.
11. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
12. Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
13. Communicates pertinent information.
14. Assists in inspection of tooling and operates most inspection equipment.
15. Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
16. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the
company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and
productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
17. Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday,working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
18. Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
19. Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
20. Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
21. Ability to work independently within parameters set by management.
22. Communication. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
23. 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.
24. Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
Position Requirement & competencies:
Professional & Education Qualification
High School Diploma or education equivalent required.
Job-related experience for 5 years minimum.
Skills
Ability 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. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
Ability to demonstrate skill in operation of grinders, lathes, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment, working to tolerances of up to .000050.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to demonstrate 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.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills
Knowledge
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.
Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment
Other Requirements
Works in a manufacturing environment.
Works in an environment that requires the use of 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.
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
Works in confined area(s).
Preferred Education and Qualifications
Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or BOCES
Proficient in aligning motors to pumps, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Skilled in operating manual milling machines, lathes, and grinders.
Experienced in programming CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment for precision machining
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring Salary Range: $41.78 (Salary to be determined by the applicants 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.]
- Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.
When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 21,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.
Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.
#LI-JB1
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