Machinist

Machinist

Company:
Ball Corporation

Location:

Golden, CO, US, 80403

Job Category:
Manufacturing/ Operations

Req.

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—“We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re returning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant’s production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed. This is a manual machinist role not CNC.

• 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 to next shift.
• Assists in inspection of tooling and operates most inspection equipment.
• May be required to go to customer(s) to troubleshoot 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.
• 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently within parameters set by management.
• Communication. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements, and working conditions set forth in this position description and on the attached Physical Demands Assessment.
• 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…