Production Technician

Company:
Ball Corporation

Location:

Tampa, FL, US, 33617

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Job Category:
Manufacturing / Operations

As a Production Technician
, you’re a member of a production crew, reporting to a supervisor of an assigned production area. You will contribute to the success of Ball by observing operating principles of all assigned equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility.

The Tampa plant is high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 day/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 4 days on / 4 days off, rotating from day to night and back every weeks (6a-6p / 6p-6a).

Follow all 5S standards and job safety practices and policies including but not limited to food safety; personal protective equipment; emergency procedures, etc.

• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to meet plant production goals.
• Assist with performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect aluminum for proper quality standards and customer specifications.
• Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• 1-year minimum experience in a mechanical job-related field with demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.

• 2 years’ work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Hot / Cold working conditions.
• Loud / Noisy environment.
• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Climbing (stairs, and other equipment as necessary).

• Starting Hourly Rate: $32.40 (salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data).
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure; go to our career site and click “Total Rewards” to learn more.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles 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.

No agencies please.