Machinist

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including lathes, grinders, mills, and hones
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to determine dimensions, indices, and tapers
• Machine parts to precise requirements of tolerance and finish (up to ± .000050)
• Perform layout work, dismantling, fitting, or assembly for maintenance and production equipment
• Select and grind tools while adjusting speeds and feed rates for efficient machining
• Maintain assigned machines and equipment, including repair and routine maintenance
• Comply with all job safety practices, food safety guidelines, and environmental regulations
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift and maintain accurate logbooks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Education Equivalency
• Minimum of 5 years of job-related experience in a machine shop environment
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong working knowledge of tool and die practices and standard machine shop operations
• Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, and brazing
• Ability to perform math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry calculations
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights), Monday through Sunday, including overtime

Benefits

• Expected hiring salary range of $44.54/hr
• Eligibility to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan
• Comprehensive benefits structure through Ball's Total Rewards program

About the Company

Ball Corporation is a global leader in sustainable packaging. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress as we turn bold sustainability goals into reality.