Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator

Ball Aerospace; Devizes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Devizes, United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator to control the production of cans from aluminium slugs through the washing and lacquering process, ensuring the final product meets customer requirements.

You will set up, operate and clean a press machine, take measurements to verify quality, record data, and follow Works Orders. The role includes a rotating day/night shift pattern (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am) on a 4-week cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or mechanical-biased role is mandatory.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean a press machine that transforms aluminum slugs into cans.
• Carry out measurements on cans to ensure they meet specifications and quality expectations.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks and apply mechanical knowledge during operations.
• Accurately record all production data in the required format at the required interval.
• Verify correct production information against Works Order.
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve the process or product.

Skills

Maintenance / mechanical-biased role

Manufacturing / industrial environment

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Devizes, GB, SN10 2HT

Date: 12 Aug 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

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.

Position overview:

The main role of our Press Operators is to control the process of producing a basic can, from a slug of aluminium through to the washing and internal lacquering process, ensuring that the can meets customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Set up, operate, and clean a press machine that transforms aluminum slugs into cans.
• Carry out measurements on cans to ensure they meet specifications and quality expectations.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks and apply mechanical knowledge during operations.
• Accurately record all production data in the required format at the required interval.
• Verify correct production information against Works Order.
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve the process or product.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in maintenance / mechanical-biased role - mandatory
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment - preferred
• Good communication and understanding skills, ability to clearly explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

This role is working a rotating shift pattern which includes days, nights and weekends.

The hours are 6am - 6pm and 6pm-6am and the rotation is 4 weeks on days and 4 weeks on nights.

The work week is:

Week 1 - Mon - Tues - Fri - Sat - Sun

Week 2 - Wed - Thurs

If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts on your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. please email [e-mail] with your access request and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

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.
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