Automation & Controls Technician

Ball Corporation; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician Technician to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of high‑speed production equipment in the aluminum can process.

The role covers installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, including PLCs and automation controls, with 12‑hour rotating shifts (4 days on/off). NFPA 70E compliance and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial maintenance.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Electrical Technology qualification; familiarity with NFPA 70E standards.
• Computers skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair 24V-600V electrical systems and control panels.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell preferred).
• Inspect, install, and upgrade electrical components and wiring.
• Ensure safety standards and NFPA 70E compliance across shifts.
• Document electrical diagrams and daily logs.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical Expertise

Complex Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Collaboration

Training Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

AutoCAD

Diagnostic tools

Job description

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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 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 an Industrial Electrician Technician, you play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of high-speed industrial equipment within the aluminum can manufacturing process. Your responsibilities encompass the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, including PLCs and automation controls. By adhering to safety standards such as NFPA 70E and collaborating across teams, you contribute to minimizing downtime, enhancing production efficiency, and supporting continuous operational excellence.

Our crews work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) working 4 days on / days off. Schedules will rotate from day to night shift every 4 weeks.

Competencies

• Electrical Expertise: proficient in maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment


• Complex Troubleshooting: skilled in diagnosis and resolving intricate electrical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance


• Maintenance Planning: capable of organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating maintenance tasks to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency


• Effective Communication: clearly conveys information across teams and shifts to ensure seamless operations


• Attention to Detail: identifies inefficiencies and potential electrical issues, proposing improvements


• Safety Awareness: strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including NFPA 70E standards


• Collaboration Approach: fosters a cooperative work environment, working well with other across various functions and crews


• Training Support: engages in mentoring and on-the-job training (OJT) initiatives to support team development

Skills

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting, proficient in diagnosing and resolving issues in electrical systems ranging from 24V to 600V


• PLC programing and diagnostics (Rockwell preferred), to ensure seamless automation and control of production equipment


• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and schematics


• Installation of electrical components such as conduit, wire sizing, and pulling


• Maintenance of VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), transducers, and proximity sensors


• Quality Camera Control Adjustments, knowledgeable in configuring and adjusting industrial inspections cameras used for quality control


• Use of diagnostic tools for field measurements and control software

Accountabilities

• Electrical System Maintenance and Repair, install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems (24V-600V), including motors, VFDs, sensors and control panels


• PLC and Automation Support, program and troubleshoot PLCs (preferably Rockwell), ensuring seamless integration with production equipment


• Equipment Installation and Upgrades, execute electrical installations and system enhancements to improve equipment efficiency and reliability


• Safety Compliance, adhere to NFPA 70E standards and company safety protocols, implementing corrective action as needed


• Technical Documentation, maintain accurate records, including wiring schematics (paper and AutoCAD) and daily log entries


• Collaboration and Communication, work effectively across shifts and departments, ensuring clear communication regarding electrical issues and resolutions


• Training and Development, participate in on-the-job training (OJT) programs, supporting the skill development of production and maintenance teams

Physical Environment And Working Conditions

• May be subject to all of the following, but not limited to:


• Hot/Cold working conditions.


• Loud /Noisy environment.


• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.


• Climbing (stairs, and other equipment as necessary).

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ Years in industrial maintenance


• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Relevant Technical Qualification (Electrical Technology or a related field; Familiarly with NFPA 70E standards)


• Computers skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Hourly Rate: $ 46.71 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s 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.


• Benefits beging DAY ONE! 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 16,000 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.

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