Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Industrial Electrician Technician

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience.
  • Preferred Electro-Mechanical Technology Degree.
  • Preferred experience with Rockwell PLC.
  • Strong proficiency in using electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with safety practices and food safety guidelines.
  • Install and maintain high-speed industrial process equipment.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for electrical inefficiencies.
  • Diagnose and solve equipment malfunctions using PLC software.
  • Maintain communication through logs and documentation updates.
  • Determine and manage supplies needed for tasks.
  • Comply with environmental regulations regarding hazardous materials.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, onsite environment based in Monticello, IN.
  • Possibility of overtime and on-call work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Engagement in a collaborative working environment.
  • Chance to rotate between day and night shifts.
Full Job Description
Primary purpose of the position:

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

Essential Responsible Areas:
  • Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment, in accordance with the guidelines of the food safety system. This includes initiating and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility as directed.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains high-speed, industrial process equipment for can and/or end making, power, lighting, control, and PLC logic controls for all production process and control equipment. This includes: all electrical power (24 to 600 volts), automation controllers, VFDs, transducers, proximity sensors, and inspection devices.
  • Identifies and designs process improvements for inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinates through supervisor to implement.
  • Diagnoses causes of malfunctions and corrects through field measurements and programmable logic control software. Ensures efficient equipment operation through proper line control programming and proactively suggests methods to improve line performance.
  • Maintains effective communication and documentation through review of and entries to daily log books, updates to wiring schematics (paper and ACAD), and computer program change forms, (whether maintained on paper or Microsoft Office formats), as well as shift turn over meetings.
  • Determines all supplies needed for each assignment.
  • 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.
  • Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes. 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.
  • 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.

Professional & Education Qualification
  • High School Diploma or education equivalent required.
  • Job-related experience for 3 years minimum.
  • Electro-Mechanical Technology Degree (Preferred).
  • Rockwell PLC experience preferred.

Skills
  • Ability to apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard electrical/electronic techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
  • Ability to effectively instruct and train personnel.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • Supplies and maintains required hand tools.
  • Ability to use electronic test equipment.
  • Possesses an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics, electronics, and electrical.
  • Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
  • May require ability to operate a forklift and aerolift.
  • Ability to differentiate colors and color shading.
  • Ability to work with others.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and to concentrate and pay attention to detail.


Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment; industrial automation controllers, electronics, electrical-mechanical devices, transmission systems, interface units, AC motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, computers and inspection and digital devices.
  • Performs general electrical work, i.e., conduit, wire sizing, pulling wire, and construction.
  • Must display competent ability to wire, assemble, and layout electrical/electronic systems in an extremely neat and professional manner and conform to Ball wiring specifications.

Other Requirements:
  • Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over multiple 12 hour days.
  • Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
  • Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
  • 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 awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
  • May travel to other plant locations to assist with projects.
  • Must be able to organize, plan and prioritize.


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Starting Hourly Rate: $39.48
  • Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Monticello, IN 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.

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 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please.

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About Ball Aerospace & Technologies

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 15,000 people in more than 90 locations worldwide. Ball Corporation stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLL.

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Size
24,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$585 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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