Electrical

Ball Aerospace; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits start Day-1

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Millersburg, Oregon is seeking an Industrial Electrician Technician to ensure reliability and safety of high-speed can manufacturing equipment. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including PLCs, drives, and sensors while following NFPA 70E.

You'll rotate 12-hour shifts on a 2-3-2 schedule, advancing maintenance planning, documentation, and cross-team collaboration to minimize downtime and sustain world-class production in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial electrical maintenance
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Electrical Journeyman license or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Maintenance and Repair (24V-600V) incl. motors, VFDs, sensors, and control panels
• PLC and Automation Support, program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell preferred)
• Equipment Installation and Upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability
• Safety Compliance to NFPA 70E standards
• Technical Documentation including wiring schematics and daily logs
• Collaboration across shifts and departments
• Training and development via on-the-job programs

Skills

Electrical expertise

Complex troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness NFPA 70E

Collaboration

Training and development

Reading wiring diagrams

VFDs and sensors maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Electrical Journeyman License

Electrical Technology qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell programming tools

Job description

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Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Millersburg, OR, US, 97321

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Req. ID: 49058

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 efficiencty, and supporting continuous operational excellence.

Our crews work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) working a rotating 2-3-2 schedule. Schedules will rotate from day to night shift every 4 weeks.

• 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.

Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Climbing (stairs, and other equipment as necessary).

Qualifications & Experience:

• 4+ years in industrial electrical maintenance
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• General Electrical Journeyman, Electrical Plant Journeyman, or Supervising Electrician license.
• Relevant Technical Qualification (Electrical Technology or a related field; Familiarly with NFPA 70E standards)
• Hourly Rate$51.08/hr
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more. Benefits start Day-1.
• Relocation assistance may be available

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).

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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