Production Technician

Ball Aerospace; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Production Technician at our Williamsburg, VA plant. You will be part of a high-volume, fast-paced team, operating and maintaining 12-hour shift equipment in a 24/7 facility.

You will follow 5S and safety procedures, perform equipment adjustments and repairs, assist with preventative maintenance, and inspect aluminium to meet quality standards. Strong teamwork and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• 1 year of mechanical experience with demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• 2 years work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow 5S standards and safety practices including PPE and emergency procedures.
• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to meet goals.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect aluminium for proper quality standards and customer specifications.
• Collaborate across the team with integrity and effective communication.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Williamsburg, VA, US, 23185

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

At Ball, integrity and trust are thefoundationof who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voicemattersand every ideadrivesprogress.

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

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 Williamsburg plant is a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm/6pm-6am) working 4 days on/4 days off and rotating from day to night shift every 32 days.

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 aluminium 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.
• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Climbing (stairs, and other equipment as necessary).

• Expected Hiring Hourly Rate: $32.40 (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 toparticipatein the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more aboutBall’s comprehensivebenefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment:This position is basedin[add the location here]and 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.

Whensubmittingyour application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

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, genderidentityor expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, politicalaffiliationor any other non-merit characteristic.

Pleasenotethe advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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• 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 internally for a minimum of3days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.