Jr Engineer - FE (tool &

Junior Engineer – FE (Tool & Die)

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Front End Production associate is a member of the shift operation team and is responsible for the smooth operation and maintenance of Bodymakers, trimmers, cuppers, and other front end equipment in the can making line. He will work safely and produce quality products in the front end. He will strive hard to achieve area KPIs through active participation and teamwork and will work actively in improvement activities, TPM, 5's activities in the area. He will play a key role in size changeovers and achieve best in class changeover time in the front end.

Responsible for operation of front end equipment. He will ensure the front end machines are utilized and operated to their optimum speed and efficiency.

Conducts safety checks in cuppers and bodymakers within the first two hours of the start of shift and logs down findings and corrective actions.

Conducts operation/maintenance checks in the front-end and takes corrective actions on time. If any support is needed, he will discuss with the area leader and completes the corrective actions. Update machine log books, note down the corrective action taken in the shift.

Ensures the cans produced in the front end meet all quality specifications. Does the quality checks and takes corrective actions on time for any deviation. Responsible for CCP-Silver in trimmers. Follows proper procedure/measures in his shift to control the CCP.

Maintains the front end area and equipment in accordance with housekeeping and hygiene standards. Maintains housekeeping during shift hours and handovers the shift with good housekeeping.

Responsible for front end area spoilage target. Addresses the spoilage concerns (tipped cans/jams/frequent start-stop) and takes swift action to get the abnormal condition back on track.

Responsible for tool usage in bodymakers. Polishes/crosshatches bodymaker tooling as per schedule.

Responsible for short can rate in bodymakers. Checks the process parameters (cup quality, cup lube level, tramp oil level, coolant concentration, coolant temperature) are within specification.

Executes coil changes. Cleans die set/cupper and maintains on a periodical basis.

Utilizes the opportunities (standby time, label change time or any other natural downtime) and does corrective maintenance activity in bodymakers and cuppers (such as filter change, stripper change, and seal changes) as planned/requested by the team leader.

Safety: Near miss reporting. Participates in behavior-based safety (BBS). Attends all safety trainings. Follows department and plant safe practices. Uses proper tools in his work and maintains/stores them safely.

Works closely with the engineering team and supports the maintenance and up-keeping of the front end equipment.

Understands solid waste management system. Ensures all the waste generated in the area are segregated/handled and disposed-off according to the system.

Beginning of shift take the handover from the outgoing shift team member, understand the issues in the area, actions taken. Discuss with team leader and plan for the day. Ensure to receive the area with proper housekeeping, all scrap bin cleared and scrap is counted.

Actively participate in company's continuous improvement initiatives e.g. lean manufacturing, six sigma, SMED, 5S, ISO, etc. Conduct lean manufacturing activities and participate in audits as per company requirements. Attend area team meetings on a periodical basis. Drives area improvement agenda based on meeting outcomes.

Gain knowledge and experience in bodymaker and trimmer periodic maintenance. Support engineering resources for periodic maintenance. Gain knowledge and experience in audit and alignment of bodymakers. Support engineering resources for periodic maintenance.

Work closely with engineering resources for changeover activities. Gain knowledge and experience in die set change/bodymaker changeover, trimmer changeovers.

Responsible for hydraulic oil consumption in the front end in his shift. Changes ram seals/pushrod seals as requested by the team leader.

Responsible for corrective maintenance on the front end during his shift, repair/maintain the equipment and get back in operation with the least possible downtime as requested by the team leader.

Gives input for consumables, machine spares, and tools consumption to the team leader and help achieve maintenance spending target.

Follows and maintains organization's SOPs and safe working practices. Comply with any legal, environmental, and safety, BRC requirements and/or ch

Educational requirements:

Diploma in Mechanical engineering

Diploma in Toolroom technology

BE/B Tech

Previous experience:

Diploma in Mechanical engineering

3 years operation/maintenance experience in manufacturing background in a high-speed, high-volume continuous process plant with hydraulic and mechanical presses. Example automotive ancillary producing body parts.

Hands-on experience in maintenance/alignment/set up/trouble shooting of gearboxes, complex assemblies, hydraulic circuits, heavy duty mechanical power press and similar imported equipment using specialized tools and tackles.

Experience in machine shop, lathe, milling, surface grinding.

Diploma in Toolroom technology

3 to 4 years tool and die making/millwright experience in an automobile ancillary/die manufacturing.

Experience in CNC machine programming, CNC grinding machines.

Successful track record in mechanical tool room work and mechanical maintenance.

Skills & competencies required:

Must be able to work shifts and able to work extended hours on occasions when required.

Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand, and develop engineering drawings.

Analytical skills to interpret numerical data.

Working knowledge of health and safety work practices.

Languages required:

English.

Local languages.

Key result areas (measurable responsibilities) of the role:

Safety checks completion %.

Front end OEE.

Quality checks completion rate.

Quality OOS.

Short can rate.

Daily maintenance compliance rate.

Hydraulic oil consumption.

Changeover time.

Housekeeping %.

Equipment downtime percentage.

Compensation & benefits:

Hiring salary range: 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.

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.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

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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. No agencies please.

Job grade: Production on pay scale.