Production Technician I

Company: Ball
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.



We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely. For more information, visit or connect with us on , , or .



The Operations Strategic Support Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from technologies and investments to supply chain, manufacturing and test operations, facilities management, and information technology services.



Production Technician I



What Youll Do:

• Manufacturing Shops, including but not limited to:
• Critical Clean:
  • Precision cleaningof hardware, assemblies and subassemblies. Stringent post cleaning verification testing is required.
• Paint:
  • Prepare hardware for subsequent paint operations; these operations include, but are not limited to:
    • Position requires ability to read and interpret mechanical blue prints to determine surface preparation, masking, and painting requirements.
    • Surface preparation for painting operations; detailed masking; transportation of hardware between campuses; packaging hardware to maintain critical levels of cleanliness; handling of critical hardware; operation of paint equipment and ovens; and, preparation of paint for application to hardware.
    • Work with solvents, acids and bases, and using personal protective equipment, gloves, and safety glasses is required.
• Lubrication:
  • Perform a variety of operations on mechanical hardware, including (but not limited to):
  • Work in a clean environment, using Cleanroom operating best practices.
  • Clean and lubricate motors, gearboxes, bearings and fasteners. Disassembly, lubricate and reassemble intricate and delicate hardware is often required.
  • Grit/soda blast hardware.
  • Perform complex processing on bearings.
• Metal Finish:
  • Perform a variety of operations on mechanical hardware, including (but not limited to):
  • Anodize, chromate conversion coating, etching and passivation. Exact masking standards are required for many of the processes.
  • Surface preparations for Metal finishing detailed masking Transportation of hardware between campuses, Packaging of hardware for cleanliness levels, handling of critical hardware.
  • Work with solvents, acids and bases, and using personal protective equipment, gloves, and safety glasses is required.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelors or Masters, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and build documentation for aerospace hardware and use electronic engineering and production databases. Must be able to organize and document various data inputs.
• Ability to pass in-house certifications including personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, hazard communication, crane, and cleanroom practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment with engineers, assemblers, technicians, customers and auditors.
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows operating system, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance to industry, environmental, health and safety standards.
• Position requires ability to perform work area maintenance activities including area organization, chemical handling and chemical replenishment
• Previous experience working on delicate or critical hardware and in cleanrooms or clean benches is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, clean room, laboratory, manufacturing floor or machine shop environment.
• Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Relocation for this position is notavailable.



Compensation & Benefits

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $18.51- $24.52(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. Click to learn more.

US CITIZENSHIP MAY BE REQUIRED



Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Nearest Major Market: Boulder
Nearest Secondary Market: Denver

Keywords: Ball, Boulder , Production Technician I, Other , Boulder, Colorado

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