At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and issue coatings materials, support line operators, and ensure product quality.
- Company: Join Ball, a leader in sustainable aluminium packaging with a culture of integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible rotating shifts with a focus on teamwork and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in manufacturing while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and basic mechanical operations required; SAP knowledge preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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Position Overview
The main purpose of our Lacquer Team is to prepare and issue coatings materials to line. Provide specialist technical support to the line operators to ensure a high quality product is produced at maximum efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Observe company health, safety and environmental regulations at all times.
- Assist the operators to set, run and clean the washing and spraying units, the external coatings units and the ovens.
- Monitor performance of washing and coating processes at all times to ensure quality and efficiency of coatings usage.
- Troubleshoot problems on line and recommend preventative measures.
- Carry out operator maintenance of the lacquer machines and maintain spare parts and change parts in good order.
- Prepare and issue coatings materials to line, including bookings on SAP.
- Remove all waste to the correct bins and maintain a clean and tidy workplace.
- Carry out any other duties as requested by Management.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in manufacturing (mandatory)
- Previous experience in basic mechanical and maintenance operations (mandatory)
- Previous experience with SAP (preferred)
- Forklift licence (preferred)
- Flexibility, reliability and ability to work within a team
Shift Pattern
This role is working a rotating shift pattern which includes days, nights and weekends. The shift pattern is shown below. The hours are 6am - 6pm and 6pm-6am. The rotation is 4 weeks on days and 4 weeks on nights.
Work Week Details
- Week 1 - Mon - Tues - Fri - Sat - Sun
- Week 2 - Wed - Thurs
EEO Statement
Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottle solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Manufacturing Operator - Lacquer Operator employer: Ball Corporation
At Ball, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of integrity and trust, where every team member's voice is valued. As a leader in sustainable aluminium packaging, we offer our Manufacturing Operators not only competitive benefits and a commitment to safety but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community and beyond while working in a dynamic environment that champions diversity and inclusion.
