Machinist

Ball • Temple Terrace, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist performs manual machining work (not CNC) and supports plant production goals and business objectives. The role is based in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing plant operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Employees work four days on and four days off, rotating between day and night shifts every four weeks, with shifts listed as 6 a.m.–6 p.m. and 6 p.m.–6 a.m. The position requires working assigned schedules, regular overtime, and potentially being on call as directed by management.

The Machinist interprets blueprints, verbal instructions, and work orders; lays out, calculates, machines, repairs, and assembles parts and equipment; and operates manual machine-shop equipment to precision requirements. The role also includes equipment maintenance, inspection assistance, housekeeping, shift handoffs, customer troubleshooting when required, and adherence to safety, food safety, and environmental procedures. Work is performed onsite in a manufacturing environment, including confined areas and locations requiring protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or education equivalency.
• At least 5 years of job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard machine-shop and tool-and-die practices, metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, brazing, and assigned-equipment nomenclature.
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard machining techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of assigned equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate grinders, lathes, drill presses, and other machine-shop equipment, working to tolerances up to ±0.000050.
• Ability to read blueprints and demonstrate tool-and-die skills.
• Ability to work with basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and describe the sequence of operations needed to complete a job.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively, read and comprehend complicated instructions, and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information confidentially.
• Ability to meet the position's knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements, and working conditions.
• Ability to work assigned rotating day and night shifts, work overtime regularly, and be on call as directed.
• Ability to attend required environmental training and comply with hazardous-waste and other environmental management requirements.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear and follow safety practices.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, confined areas, and high or narrow places, and use protective shields, masks, or clothing as required.
• Must be able to work around occupational hazards including high noise levels, physical obstacles, and chemical exposure.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety practices, policies, and procedures and support the food safety system.
• Interpret verbal instructions, blueprints, and work orders; make drawings or sketches of parts to be made or repaired.
• Interpret drawings and calculate indices, tapers, and other dimensions; perform layout work as required.
• Receive tools and paperwork and establish and maintain logbooks.
• Select and grind tools, adjust tools, speeds, and feed rates, and machine parts to required tolerances and finishes.
• Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, grinders, mills, and hones.
• Perform dismantling, fitting, and assembly work for maintenance or production equipment.
• Repair and maintain assigned machines and equipment.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using a computer.
• Perform cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Assist in tooling inspections and operate most inspection equipment.
• Travel to customer locations when required to troubleshoot equipment.
• Initiate, review, and follow standard operating procedures for the area of responsibility.
• Maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.
• Work the assigned schedule, including rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call work as directed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work independently within management-set parameters.
• Maintain safe and healthful working conditions and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate with the emergency coordinator or environmental focal point/manager about environmental management activities and follow emergency directions and procedures.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Recognize waste streams, minimize waste, and follow requirements for waste disposal, segregation, accumulation, and storage.
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information and comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits structure; details are available on Ball’s Total Rewards page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED