Quality Technician

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Quality Technician Company: Ball Corporation Location: Golden, CO, US, 80403 Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations 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 turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of. Position Overview: As a Quality Assurance Technician , you play a critical role in ensuring that aluminum can products meet established quality and food safety standards. Your responsibilities include advising production teams on quality compliance, conducting inspections, and analyzing data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement. By minimizing quality-related downtime and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, you enhance overall production efficiency and product integrity. Quality Control and Inspections: expertise in conducting through product inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications Effective Communication: ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders, providing constructive feedback to team members and facilitation collaboration Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance: proficiency in performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of inspection equipment to maintain operation efficiency Process Optimization and Standardization: skilled in implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to improve production efficiency and standardization Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: strong analytical skills to interpret date, identity trends, and drive process enhancements for better production outcomes Regulatory Compliance: in-depth understanding of quality standards and systems (e.g., ISO), ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal compliance requirements Skills: Basic troubleshooting, ability to identify and resolve common mechanical and graphics issues in the production process to minimize downtime Mechanical aptitude, understanding of mechanical systems and tools, enabling efficient handling and maintenance of machinery Flexibility in Production roles, flexibility to switch between different tasks and roles, ensuring smooth workflow and responsiveness to production needs Routine Equipment Operation, competence in operating standard manufacturing equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining consistent production quality Quality Standards and Systems Knowledge, familiarity with quality management system (e.g., ISO), supporting compliance and continuous improvement initiatives Problem-Solving Skills, experience with root cause analysis tools and ability to recommend corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues Accountabilities: Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Analytics, analyze SPC system data to identify trends, perform root causes analysis,escalate decisions,and provide insights for continuous improvement Inspection Equipment Maintenance, perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of inspection equipment to ensure operational efficiency and reliability Quality Decision-Making, make informed decisions on releasing or holding products for inspection during shifts, maintaining product quality standards Collaboration with Production Teams, work closely with production teams to implement control plans and address quality issues effectively Food Safety Compliance, ensure adherence to food safety standards and certifications, leading and coordination food safety audits and inspections Product Quality Assurance, conduct rigorous inspections processes to ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with regulatory and internal requirements Equipment Reliability, maintain and troubleshoot inspection equipment to ensure consistent operational readiness and minimize disruptions to the quality control process Qualifications & Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferred 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality focused role or STEM degree in lieu of professional work experience Food Safety certifications (e.g., HACCP) and Quality Systems certifications (e.g., ISO or ASQ) are plus Basic computers skills Expected Hiring Salary Range:$32.40/hr This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan. Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure. Onsite Work Environment:This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. 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, aboriginality, 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. Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems. 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). Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening. * This position will be posted enternally for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ball Aerospace