Production Technician

We seek people who feel proud of creating quality products, solving challenges, and keeping operations running. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role and contribute to the manufacturing excellence that drives our business every day:

• Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of mechanical systems and tools
• Handling of basic visual and measurement tools; ability to perform simple inspections and interpret results
• First-level responsiveness, being able to identify and assist in resolving simple line stoppages or alarms
• Basic diagnosis of mechanical problems and graphics to minimize downtime
• Flexibility and willingness to learn to operate across different machines, switch between different tasks, and contribute to an efficient workflow and data reliability
• Understanding of start-up and shut-down procedures, following step-by-step operating instructions and maintaining safety and quality standards
• Basic computer knowledge, understanding how to use simple digital tools and systems for communication and task execution.
• Availability to work in rotating shifts

Salary range: 30,000 EUR gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Depending on these factors, the actual offer may be above or below the published range.

Incentive plan: This position is not eligible to participate in Ball's annual incentive compensation program.

Full benefits package: life and accident insurance, and an employee wellbeing program.

Job Grade: Production on Pay Scale

At Ball, every role contributes to something bigger. Discover how this opportunity will allow you to grow your career while leaving a lasting impact on our business, our communities, and our planet:

As a Production Technician, you are responsible for safely and reliably operating and monitoring specific equipment on the production line. Your role focuses on developing fundamental technical skills, following process disciplines, and learning the basics of equipment performance and quality controls. You are expected to follow standard operating procedures, respond to basic equipment stoppages, and escalate any anomalies when necessary. Through strong performance, technical curiosity, and learning agility, this position can progress toward Production Specialist positions or other technical roles with greater responsibility and autonomy.

As a Production Operator, you will be an essential part of our team at our plant in Llinars del Vallès - Av. del Mogent, 244 - 08450 Llinars del Vallès (Barcelona), reporting to the Shift Supervisor. You will contribute to Ball's success by ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of the assigned production line, complying with established technical, quality, and safety standards.

The responsibilities shown below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to make a difference, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful results:

• Operate the assigned equipment following standard procedures, ensuring the safe and stable operation of a specific machine or process stage, and escalating issues when necessary

• Follow safety protocols and report unsafe conditions, comply with safety standards, correctly use PPE, and participate in safety audits and controls. Identify and report anomalies in equipment or processes, recognizing unusual behaviors or deviations and communicating them to team leaders

• Support basic troubleshooting and housekeeping activities, assist in minor repairs, and perform periodic cleanings or checks under supervision

• Perform visual inspections and basic dimensional checks, execute in-process verifications using established visual tools and standards, and report non-conformities

• Minimize material waste through correct handling and operation, working carefully to reduce waste

• Participate in on-the-job training and learning activities, developing knowledge about the impact of upstream and downstream processes, equipment setup, and quality factors

• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and suggesting improvements in routines or ergonomic aspects

Currently, the plant operates with a 4-shift system with 12-hour shifts. During the interview, they will show you the work sequences, which involve working 3 or 4 days a week, and they will also show you the vacation periods. However, it is very important that you keep in mind that you will have to work two weekends per month and also 50% of the time on the night shift (18:00 - 06:00).

Work environment: This position requires presence at our Llinars del Vallès facilities