Ball Corporation

Maintenance Mechanic

Posted on: 18 Jan 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY

Job Description

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging and aerospace solutions. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Primary Purpose of Position:

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.

What you will be responsible for:

Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, erects, moves and/or dismantles all types of machinery and auxiliary production equipment.
Inspects job site and equipment to be dismantled, erected or moved; analyzes blueprints and schematics; estimates weight of loads to be handled, lifted, clearances and recommends support equipment needed.
Selects and transports tools, machinery, and materials needed for assignment.
Fabricates sheet metal and structural units as needed: guarding, steps, stairs, conveyors, elevators, and platforms and sets in place.
Splices ropes and cables as required.
Performs preventative maintenance for building and grounds as necessary.
Maintains all shop tools and equipment and performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
Directs efforts of contract labor on specific assignments.
May be required to go to customer(s) to troubleshoot equipment and/or finished cans.
Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.  Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes

What we are looking for:

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education or equivalent.
Job-related experience for 4 years minimum.
Working knowledge of the following areas: welding, brazing, burning, bending, heat treatment of metals, shearing and drilling, machine shop theory and practices, nomenclature of assigned equipment.
Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
Possesses general carpentry skills.
Ability to arc weld, MIG weld, TIG weld, and use oxy-acetylene equipment (stainless, carbon, steel, and aluminum).
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to perform basic plumbing and piping.
Ability to perform basic structural and sheet metal fabrication.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to use basic machine shop equipment, i.e., lathes, mills, and grinders.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Certifications in Millwright, Rigging Welding

 Compensation & Benefits

-  Hiring Salary Range: $41.78 (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 to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.]
- Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

Ball Corporation

Broomfield, CO

Ball Corporation is a provider of metal packaging for beverages, foods and household products, and of aerospace and other technologies and services to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 17,500 people worldwide. Ball Corporation stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLL. 

Proud of our rich history, we recognize the whole of our community is greater than the sum of its parts. Most importantly, we believe in our people, our culture and our ability to deliver value to our stakeholders. Though we encourage and embrace our diversity of thought, business, location and language, we are One Ball, valuing:

Uncompromising Integrity
Being Close to Our Customers
Behaving Like Owners
Focusing on Attention to Detail
Being Innovative

Ball’s future looks bright, thanks to the important work that each of our 17,500+ employees does every day. Together, we are turning ideas into reality and impacting the world around us.

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