Manufacturing Technical Operator

Ball Corporation; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable packaging is seeking a Technical Operator in Kettering. In this role, you will ensure safety and efficiency in the production area while conducting quality inspections and assisting with equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate has mechanical skills, is proficient with hand tools, and communicates effectively. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace within a team of over 16,000 members worldwide.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills gained through apprenticeship or practical experience.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively.
• Strong communication skills to explain processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with plant practices and policies.
• Manage the production area for safety and efficiency.
• Inspect products to meet quality targets.
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance.
• Support lean initiative implementations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Proficient in hand tools

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Job description

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!

Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 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.

Position overview

As the Technical Operator, you’re a key member of the wider Kettering Team that plays a critical part in supporting the plant's overall business plans and objectives.

Your key responsibilities include

• Complies with practices, policies, and procedures in the plant
• Take ownership of the production area and create a safe and efficient work environment
• Demonstrates an aptitude for mechanical equipment and ability to use hand tools
• Conducts inspection of the in-process or finished products to ensure quality targets are achieved
• Assists with equipment maintenance by performing routine checks and lubrication
• Initiate and support lean and improvement initiatives

What are we looking for?

• Mechanical skills (gained via apprenticeship or experience)
• Proficient in the use of hand tools
• Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. 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.

No agencies please.