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Ball Corporation · 1 day ago

Lead Quality Technician

Williamsburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$36.08/hr - $36.08/hr

2+ years exp

Ball Corporation is a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging, recognized as a top global workplace. The Lead Quality Technician will support the plant's production goals by leading inspection efforts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and training personnel.

Food and BeverageManufacturingPackaging ServicesRemote Sensing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment

Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system

Leads personnel in the on-floor efforts of the inspection of materials and products

Conducts inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product to meet customer specifications

Advises production when inspection results do not meet customer specifications

Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel

Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management

Performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on inspection equipment as required

May perform customer service calls for assigned customers

May assist with gage calibration

May interpret basics of SPC (statistical process control)

May provide the crew with support and technical expertise for the Infinity system

Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer

Communicates pertinent information

Performs production duties as assigned for break relief

Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties

Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility

Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts

Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management

Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities

Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position

Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities

Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes

Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes

Qualification

Quality control techniquesInspection proceduresTraining personnelLead personnelComputer operationEnvironmental managementSOP understandingInspection equipment maintenanceConfidential information handlingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or education equivalent required

Job-related experience for 2 years minimum

Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard quality control techniques, procedures, and criteria

Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner

Performs such individual assignments as management may direct

Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals

Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions

Ability to identify product defects using appropriate inspection procedures and test equipment

Ability to understand the changeover process according to the SOPs

Ability to effectively train personnel

Ability to effectively lead personnel

Ability to learn customer specifications

Ability to maintain inspection equipment

Ability to use charts and graphs

Ability to operate and functionally use a computer

Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills

Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products

Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment

Works in a manufacturing environment