Quality Assurance Technician

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. Create a new future. Apply Today.Position OverviewAs 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.CompetenciesRequired to work assigned schedule of 40 hour work week, Monday – Friday 11:00pm -7:30am. Overtime required as needed and approved by leadership.Primary function will be to act as Camera Champion with main focus on all sorting activities.Quality Control and Inspections: expertise in conducting through product inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specificationsEffective Communication: ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders, providing constructive feedback to team members and facilitation collaborationEquipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance: proficiency in performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of inspection equipment to maintain operation efficiencyProcess Optimization and Standardization: skilled in implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to improve production efficiency and standardizationData Analysis & Continuous Improvement: strong analytical skills to interpret date, identity trends, and drive process enhancements for better production outcomesRegulatory Compliance: in-depth understanding of quality standards and systems (e.g., ISO), ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal compliance requirementsSkillsBasic troubleshooting, ability to identify and resolve common mechanical and graphics issues in the production process to minimize downtimeMechanical aptitude, understanding of mechanical systems and tools, enabling efficient handling and maintenance of machineryFlexibility in Production roles, flexibility to switch between different tasks and roles, ensuring smooth workflow and responsiveness to production needsRoutine Equipment Operation, competence in operating standard manufacturing equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining consistent production qualityQuality Standards and Systems Knowledge, familiarity with quality management system (e.g., ISO), supporting compliance and continuous improvement initiativesProblem-Solving Skills, experience with root cause analysis tools and ability to recommend corrective and preventive actions to address quality issuesAccountabilitiesStatistical Process Control (SPC) Data Analytics, analyze SPC system data to identify trends, perform root causes analysis, escalate decisions, and provide insights for continuous improvementInspection Equipment Maintenance, perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of inspection equipment to ensure operational efficiency and reliabilityQuality Decision-Making, make informed decisions on releasing or holding products for inspection during shifts, maintaining product quality standardsCollaboration with Production Teams, work closely with production teams to implement control plans and address quality issues effectivelyFood Safety Compliance, ensure adherence to food safety standards and certifications, leading and coordination food safety audits and inspectionsProduct Quality Assurance, conduct rigorous inspections processes to ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with regulatory and internal requirementsEquipment Reliability, maintain and troubleshoot inspection equipment to ensure consistent operational readiness and minimize disruptions to the quality control processQualifications & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferred2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality focused role or STEM degree in lieu of professional work experienceFood Safety certifications (e.g., HACCP) and Quality Systems certifications (e.g., ISO or ASQ) are plusBasic computers skillsCompensation & BenefitsHourly Pay Rate:  $30.14 Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Monticello, IN and 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.  When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.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 internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.No agencies please.Production on Pay Scale