Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator

Ball Corporation; Devizes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Press Operator to transform aluminium slugs into high-quality cans in a 24/7 manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will operate press equipment, perform quality checks, and record data to ensure adherence to customer specifications.

The role requires a mechanical or maintenance background, good communication, and a keen eye for detail. Expect rotating 12-hour shifts, day and night, with a schedule that alternates weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mechanically/maintenance focused role within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean press equipment used to convert aluminium slugs into cans.
• Carry out dimensional and quality measurements to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Perform basic mechanical activities and apply mechanical knowledge to support reliable machine operation.
• Accurately record production data in the required format and at the required frequency.
• Verify production information against works orders to ensure correct manufacturing requirements are followed.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and product quality.

Skills

Mechanical background

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

English fluency

Shift work experience

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —\"We Care. We Work. We Win.\" —— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Create a new future.

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

Skills

At Ball, every role on the plant floor contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your skills while helping deliver safe, high-quality products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and planet: As a Press Operator, you will play a key role in transforming aluminium slugs into high-quality cans while supporting safe and efficient production operations. Working within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, you will combine machine operation, quality control, and basic mechanical activities to help ensure products meet customer specifications. You will also contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance both product quality and operational performance.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Set up, operate, and clean press equipment used to convert aluminium slugs into cans.


• Carry out dimensional and quality measurements to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.


• Perform basic mechanical activities and apply mechanical knowledge to support reliable machine operation.


• Accurately record production data in the required format and at the required frequency.


• Verify production information against works orders to ensure correct manufacturing requirements are followed.


• Identify and support opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and product quality.

What Helps You Thrive In This Role

• Previous experience in a mechanically/maintenance focused role within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment (mandatory)


• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and share information effectively.


• Strong understanding of quality requirements and attention to detail when inspecting products and recording data.


• Ability to follow work instructions, production documentation, and works orders accurately.


• Fluency in written and spoken English.


• Flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, including day and night shifts.

Working hours:

12h shifts / one month on day shifts and one month on night shifts. The schedule alternates between two consecutive weeks.

Week 1

Monday & Tuesday: 06:00 – 6:00

Wednesday & Thursday: Off

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 06:00 - 6:00

Week 2

Monday & Tuesday: Off

Wednesday & Thursday: 06:00 – 18:00

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Off

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions 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.