Ball Corporation is hiring an Electrical Controls & Automation Specialist to contribute directly to our operational success. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the start-up performance of new builds, new lines, and line conversions, ensuring correct line set-up, stable early production, and strong technical capability within the team.
What You'll Do
- Be responsible for line set-up and control for new plants, new lines, and line conversions.
- Manage can handling through conveyors and elevators, taking ownership of a specific process area.
- Balance machine needs with utilities usage and optimise can flow using sensor devices.
- Focus on efficiency and spoilage during start-up phases.
- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure all equipment meets compliance requirements.
- Lead equipment start-up and ramp-up activities, providing hands-on technical support during installation, commissioning, and early production.
- Act as the on-site subject matter expert, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and process issues in real time.
- Ensure electrical and control systems are installed, tested, and tuned; maintain and repair electrical systems (24V–600V), PLCs, sensors, motors, and VFDs.
- Specialise in Camera Inspection systems, ensuring correct calibration, validation, and operational reliability.
- Deliver structured training to operators and mechanics, and support the development of SOPs and training materials.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in can manufacturing and 5+ years in electrical maintenance.
- Electrical qualification with strong knowledge of line control systems and PLC devices.
- Hands-on experience with can-making equipment, including set-up, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
- Ability to train and upskill others.
- Strong computer skills for data analysis and reporting.
- English communication skills at a communicative level or higher.
- Experience working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, with an ownership mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
Nice to Have
- Train-the-Trainer qualification.
Technical Stack
- PLCs
- Sensors
- Motors
- VFDs
- Camera Inspection systems
- Line control systems
Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.
