Production Technician

Ball Aerospace; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Aerospace in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Production Technician to run and monitor production line equipment safely. This entry-level role focuses on building technical skills, following SOPs, responding to stops, and learning equipment performance and quality checks.

The plant operates 24/7 with 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) and a 4 days on/4 days off rotation. This on-site position emphasizes safety, attention to detail, teamwork, and progression toward a Production Specialist role.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Starting Hourly Rate: $26.15.
• Onsite work in Winter Haven, FL.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment following standard procedures and ensure safe, stable operation.
• Follow safety protocols, report unsafe conditions, and use PPE properly.
• Identify and report equipment or process abnormalities and communicate with team leads.
• Support basic troubleshooting and cleaning tasks (Housekeeping) and assist in resolving minor stops.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks and report non-conformities.
• Minimize material waste through proper handling and operation.
• Participate in on-the-job training and learn upstream/downstream process impact.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and suggest ergonomic or procedural improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Visual inspection

Stop response

Troubleshooting

Learning agility

Start-up procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location

Winter Haven, FL, US, 33880

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.

Create a new future.

Position Overview

As a Production Technician, you are responsible for running and monitoring specific equipment on the production line in a safe and reliable manner. Your role focus on building fundamental technical skills, developing process discipline, and learning the basics of equipment performance and quality checks. The Production Technician is expected to follow standard operating procedures, respond to basic equipment stops, and elevate abnormalities. With strong performance, technical curiosity, and learning agility, this core can progress int to Production Specialist, gaining broader technical responsibility and autonomy.

The Winter Haven 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. Schedules will rotate from day to night shift every 4 weeks.

• Operational Experience ability of handling day-to-day operations of production machinery, ensure the production process runs continuously without interruptions
• Limited Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance ability to identify issues, perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance tasks, ability to use hand tools and power tools for maintenance tasks and repairs
• Quality Assurance and Inspection conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specified standards and record results accordingly
• Safety Understanding understands the importance of safe work practices and follows procedures diligently
• Literacy and Comprehension Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending written materials clearly in the local language relevant to the role
• Effective Communication ability to communicate and report issues effectively with coworkers and internal leadership team
• Attention to Details keen attention to detail to ensure all aspects of production meet high standards
• Time Management ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Continuous improvement Mindset observers' inefficiencies and contributes ideas to improve safety, quality, or flow

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems and tools
• Visual and basic measurement tools, knows how to perform basic inspections and interpret results
• First-level stop response, can identify and assist in resolving simple line stops or alarms
• Basic Troubleshooting of common mechanical & graphics issues to minimize downtime
• Flexibly and learning agility to rotate between machines, to switch between different tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and adaptability
• Start-up/shutdown procedures, understands and follows step‑by‑step operation instructions, following safety protocols and maintaining production quality
• Basic computer skills, understands how to use digital tools and systems for communication and task execution

Accountabilities

• Operate assigned equipment following standard procedure, ensures safe and stable operation of a specific machine or process step, elevate issues when needed
• Follow safety protocols and report unsafe conditions, adheres to all safety standards, uses PPE properly, and participate in safety audits or checks
• Identify and report equipment or process abnormalities, recognizes unusual equipment behaviour or process deviations and informs team leads
• Support basic troubleshooting and cleaning tasks (Housekeeping), assists in resolving minor stops and performs regular cleaning or checks under supervision
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks, executes basic in-line inspections using tools or visual standards and reports non-conformities
• Minimize material waste through correct handling and operation, operates with care to reduce spoilage
• Participate in on-the-job training and learning activities, builds knowledge of upstream/downstream process impact, equipment setting, and quality drivers
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities, maintain clear, organized work area and suggests improvements to routines or ergonomics

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

• No experience required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic computers skills
• Starting Hourly Rate:$26.15
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment:This position is based in Winter Haven, FL 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.

When submitting your 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, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic.

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

• 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 internally for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.