Industrial Electrician Technician

Ball Aerospace; Oregon; On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking an Industrial Electrician Technician to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of high-speed aluminum can production equipment. Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including PLCs and automation controls.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am) with a day/night rotation every 4 weeks, and adherence to NFPA 70E safety standards across teams.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience required.
• PLC programming and diagnostics experience (Rockwell preferred).
• Reading wiring diagrams and schematics required.
• Experience maintaining 24V-600V electrical systems.
• Skilled in installing conduits, wiring, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems (24V-600V) including motors, VFDs, sensors, and control panels.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell preferred).
• Install and upgrade electrical installations for reliability and efficiency.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E safety standards and company protocols.
• Document wiring schematics and daily logs.
• Collaborate across shifts and departments; mentor OJT.

Skills

Electrical Expertise

Complex Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Collaboration Approach

Training Support

PLC programming

Reading Schematics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Electrical Journeyman license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Millersburg, OR, US, 97321

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Req. ID: 51649

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.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

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)
• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$51.08/hr
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Onsite Work Environment:This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

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.

• 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).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* 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.