IT & Software

Front End Maintainer

Ball Corporation

Wakefield · West Yorkshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you support the plant's production goals by handling mechanical and engineering tasks. You work within a safety- and quality-focused environment, collaborating across shifts to keep equipment running and meet customer specifications. You will diagnose and repair production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and input real-time data to track performance. This position offers hands-on manufacturing experience in a fast-paced setting with opportunities to broaden skills through various maintenance activities. You will contribute to Ball’s commitment to safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
  • Adhere to safety policies and report unsafe conditions
  • Support food safety system guidelines and comply with quality standards
  • Operate, adjust, and repair production equipment to meet specs
  • Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild production equipment
  • Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment
  • Input real-time data via computer terminal
  • Inspect in-process or finished products against specifications
  • Provide support in other positions as needed for business needs
Key requirements
  • Apprenticeship or relevant qualification in Engineering or Mechanical discipline
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics experience is essential
  • Surface grinding experience is preferable
  • Proven experience in an engineering or fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to interpret numerical data
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools; forklift operation is an advantage
  • Good computer literacy, communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical mindset
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Surface grinding (preferred)
  • Troubleshooting and data interpretation

Reference: WJ-747_30138571

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