Manual Machinist

Ball•Fort Worth, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed. This role requires the ability to work independently within parameters set by management and to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions. The incumbent must be able to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements, and working conditions set forth in this position description. This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc. Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices. Works in confined area(s).

Requirements

High School Diploma or education equivalent required.
Job-related experience for 5 years minimum.
Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard machining techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
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.
Ability to demonstrate skill in operation of grinders, lathes, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment, working to tolerances of up to  .000050.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to demonstrate skills relating to tool and die work.
Ability to work with basic math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to describe the sequence of operations to complete the job.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
Working knowledge of the following areas: standard machine shop and tool and die practices; knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, and brazing; nomenclature of assigned equipment.
Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
Demonstrate Ball Leadership Behaviours
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

Responsibilities

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.
Receives verbal instructions, blueprints and work orders.
Makes drawings or sketches of parts to be made or repaired.
Interprets drawings, calculates and determines indices, tapers and other dimensions to be used for part(s).
Performs layout work as required.
Receives tools and paperwork; establishes and maintains logbooks.
Selects and grinds tools, adjusting tools, speeds and feed rates for efficient machining.
Machines parts to precision requirements of tolerance and finish.
Sets up and operates machine tools, lathes, grinders, mills, and hones.
Performs dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for maintenance or production equipment.
Repairs and maintains all assigned machines and equipment.
Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
Communicates pertinent information.
Assists in inspection of tooling and operates most inspection equipment.
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.
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.