Press Operator

Ball Aerospace; Devizes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world leader in sustainable aluminum packaging as a Press Operator. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency in the production of aluminum cans. You will oversee the entire process, from machine operation to quality control, all while adhering to strict health and safety regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're ready to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine operation and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Control the process of producing aluminum cans.
• Monitor and maintain press machines, ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Machine Operation

Health and Safety Compliance

Data Recording

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Tools

Press Machines

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

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Press Operator

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Devizes, GB, SN10 2HT

Date: 14 Apr 2025

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

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.

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

• To observe company environmental, health and safety regulations at all times
• To comply with BRC requirements at all times
• To set, run and clean the press, cutting, brushing, washing spray units and the internal lacquer ovens

• To ensure the above machines are monitored at all times
• To accurately record all production data in the required format at the required interval
• To carry out operator maintenance of these machines according to Shift Managers instructions

• To follow company procedures regarding tooling preparation, care and reporting

• To inform Shift Manager of any actual or potential problems and agree a plan to solve them

• To isolate any non-conforming product
• To hand over to the on-coming Operative and inform him / her of the state of the line
• To remove all waste to the correct bins and maintain a clean and tidy work place• To maintain accurate records according to Ball Aerosol Packgaging requirements• To adhere to ISO 9001 requirements.• To constantly look for opportunities to improve the process or product

This role is working a rotating shift pattern which includes days, nights and weekends. The shift pattern is a Panama Shift as shown below. The hours are 6am - 6pm and 6pm-6am with 4 weeks on days and 4 weeks on nights

Week 1 Mon / Tues / Fri / Sat / Sun

Week 2 Wed / Thurs

Starting Salary £27k - £29k plus 22.5% shift premium depending on experience

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.