Production Maintenance Technician

Ball Aerospace; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ball Aerospace as a Production Maintenance Technician in Fort Atkinson, where you'll be a vital part of a high-volume manufacturing team. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and quality, where your skills will contribute to production goals while fostering relationships within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits structure

Daily overtime after 8 hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a mechanical job-related field.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect aluminum for quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Production Maintenance Technician

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Ft. Atkinson, WI, US, 53538

Date: May 27, 2025

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Req. ID: 43244

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 a Production Technician, you’re a member of a production crew, reporting to a supervisor of an assigned production area. You will contribute to the success of Ball by observing operating principles of all assigned equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility.The Fort Atkinson plant is high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 12.25 hour days; 3 days on/3 days off; rotates days to nights every nine weeks.Can line starts at 5:45 AM/PM and ends at 6:00 PM/AM.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all 5S standards and job safety practices and policies including but not limited to food safety; personal protective equipment; emergency procedures, etc.
• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to meet plant production goals.
• Assist with performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect aluminum for proper quality standards and customer specifications.
• Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.

Required Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• 1-year minimum experience in a mechanical job-related field with demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 2 years’ work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

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).

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. All are subject to change at the discretion of Ball Corporation.

• Starting Hourly Rate: $ 31.46
• Daily OT after 8 hours
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

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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