Machinist

Ball • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist performs manual machining and related services to support the plant’s production goals, business plans, and objectives. The Tampa plant is a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The position works a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off, switching between day and night shifts every four weeks (6 a.m.–6 p.m. and 6 p.m.–6 a.m.). The role is onsite and may require travel to customers to troubleshoot equipment, as well as travel or local commuting between Ball and non-Ball locations.

The Machinist interprets instructions, blueprints, and work orders; plans and performs machining and repair work; and sets up and operates manual machine-shop equipment to meet precision requirements. The position also supports maintenance and production equipment, inspections, safety and food-safety practices, environmental compliance, documentation, and effective shift handoffs. The incumbent must work assigned schedules and regular overtime and may be on call as directed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or education equivalent.
• 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 the nomenclature of assigned equipment.
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard machining techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information confidentially.
• 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 use basic math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and to describe the sequence of operations needed to complete a job.
• Ability to maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements and working conditions.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Ball will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and comply with required safety practices and protective equipment.
• Ability to work assigned 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including Monday through Sunday scheduling, regular overtime, and on-call work as directed.

Responsibilities

• Follow established job safety practices, plant and corporate policies, food-safety guidelines, and environmental requirements.
• Receive and interpret verbal instructions, blueprints, and work orders; create 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, and adjust tools, speeds, and feed rates for efficient machining.
• Machine parts to required precision tolerances and finishes.
• Set up and operate manual 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, input, and retrieve information using a computer.
• Perform cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties; communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Assist with tooling inspections and operate inspection equipment.
• Travel to customer locations as required to troubleshoot equipment.
• Initiate, review, and follow standard operating procedures for the area of responsibility.
• Maintain effective, productive working relationships and handle workplace stress constructively.
• Work the assigned schedule, including rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, regular overtime, and on-call work as directed; maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain safe and healthful working conditions and follow safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively and read, write, comprehend, and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• 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, report on assigned responsibilities, recognize and minimize waste, follow waste accumulation and storage requirements, and comply with environmental regulations when handling materials and waste.
• Perform other individual assignments as directed by management and follow 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