Manufacturing Technical Operator (Chemical Process)

Company: Ball Aerospace
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Location: Kettering
Job Description:

Manufacturing Technical Operator (Chemical Process)

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Kettering, ENG, GB

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Position Overview

As the Technical Operator, you’re a key member of the wider Kettering Team that plays a critical part in supporting the plant’s overall business plans and objectives. This role includes 8.5‑hour shifts, rotating between early, late, and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance with plant practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Ownership of the production area and creation of a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for mechanical equipment and ability to use hand tools.
  • Conduct inspections of in‑process or finished products to ensure quality targets are achieved.
  • Assist with equipment maintenance by performing routine checks and lubrication.
  • Initiate and support lean and improvement initiatives.
  • General housekeeping in all areas – lab, washer area, WWT & chemical stores, flammable store, coolant filter area.

Qualifications

  • Mechanical skills gained via apprenticeship or experience.
  • Proficiency in the use of hand tools.
  • Sound communication skills and ability to clearly explain processes.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026