Quality Technician

Ball Aerospace; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 78,913,000 - 106,765,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Fairfield, CA is seeking a Quality Technician to join the Quality Assurance Team. You will inspect in-process or finished products against Ball specifications and advise production on results.

The Fairfield plant operates 24/7 with 4 days on/4 days off and rotating day/night shifts (6am–6pm and 6pm–6am). Strong attention to details and color matching are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year in production/manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining production or quality control equipment.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read graphs/trends.
• Color matching ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices including PPE and emergency procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on inspection equipment.
• Routinely use calipers, micrometers for measurement.
• Notify production when results don’t meet specs.
• Maintain a safe, clean 5S workspace.
• Collaborate across teams with integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Color matching

Quality assurance

Graphs & trends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

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Quality Technician

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:
Fairfield, CA, US, 94533

Date: Oct 10, 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Req. ID: 51538

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 a Quality Technician, you will be a member of the Quality Assurance Team, reporting to a Quality Supervisor or Manager. You will contribute to the success of Ball by inspecting in-process or finished products for quality; based on Ball internal specifications and will advise production on results.

The Fairfield plant is a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 4 days on 4 days off, rotating from days to nights every 7 weeks (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am).

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all job safety practices and policies including but not limited to: food safety; personal protective equipment; emergency procedures, etc.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on inspection equipment, as needed.
• Routinely use measuring tools (such as: calliper gauges, micrometres).
• Advise production when inspection results do not meet customer specifications.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace according to 5S standards.
• Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.

Required Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or education equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a production/manufacturing role.
• Experience maintaining production or quality control equipment.
• Proficiency with computer applications (such as: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing and understanding graphs and trends.
• Must be able to match colors.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise communication (verbal and written) in a respectful manner to all levels of personnel.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 1+ years of experience as a Quality Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with depth gauges, dial callipers, and/or automated gauges.

Physical Environment & 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.

• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$32.40/hr
• 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 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.

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