Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world. Summary: Shift Mechanical Engineer (Backend Engineer) primary role is to ensure optimum operation and OEE of backend equipment such as Necker, Sprays, IBO, Palletizer strapping and wrapping Equipment and associated conveying system in can making line. He will focus on Daily operation, process and maintenance issues of backend area and take corrective actions on time. He will plan the resources and allocate them to focus on Periodic inspection and maintenance, predictive maintenance and corrective Maintenance activities in his area. He will gain mastery in Process troubleshooting and maintenance of Sprays and Neckers, train the team and get the best out of them. He will act as a link between Shift Manager, maintenance supervisor, Quality team, maintenance engineers, Electrical engineers, spareparts stores and co-ordinate all the activities of Maintenance, improvements, TPM, 5’s activities in the area. He will strive hard to achieve area KPI’s through collaboration, teamwork and planning. He will play key role in size changeovers and achieve best in class changeover time in the area. Key responsibilities Responsible for Planning of and execution of preventive Maintenance activities in backend and related equipment. Tracks the maintenance compliance on periodical basis and take corrective actions to bridge the gap. The equipment in backend area in scope of backend engineer include: Inside Spray machine, Spray delivery system, Nordson Spray system, Nordson Spray dot system, Spray dust Extraction, IBO Ovens, conveying, Necker, Palletizer, Strapper, full Pallet conveying, and stretch machine. Ensures his area equipment are operated and maintained in optimum condition. Makes action plan / corrective plan and gets the equipment back in optimum operating conditions. Checks the daily operations log book and note down the actions needed and includes in action list to action upon. Checks for daily maintenance compliance, randomly checks if the daily Pm’s are actually done on line and feedback to operating team. Compiles daily PM’s compliance and send out report on periodic basis. Carry out corrective actions against deviations reported in daily PM Carry out weekly PM of all Back end machines mentioned above, plan and record the corrective actions. Responsible for Spray Lacquer consumption in Milligrams / can. Tracks and takes corrective actions for deviations. Checks and control critical process parameters / indicators in his area, and takes timely actions to highlight and correct it. Responsible for corrective and preventive Maintenance on Sprays, ovens, Necker and related Equipment; either attend personally or allocates resources, and get the equipment back in operation with least possible downtime. Plan for spareparts. Study the spareparts needed for the Equipment forehand and plan the spares on time. Gives input to Maintenance supervisor / Spareparts stores engineer to set Minimum / maximum of spareparts used in the Equipment. Works closely with spareparts stores to arrange for spareparts. Tracks and controls the consumable items consumption (food grade grease, Spray Nozzles, Light tester seals etc.). Tracks and controls spares used in the equipment. Attends daily engineering meetings and justifies for the spares consumed. Responsible for implementation and conducting predictive Maintenance techniques in backend area. Responsible for Size changeovers in Neckers, and Sprays and Palletizer Plans activities prior to changeover. Plan and organize resources to ensure Size change is done within specified time and up in running smoothly with least issues. Follows and maintain organization’s SOPs and safe working practices. Comply with any legal, environmental and safety , BRC requirements and/or checks To actively participate in companies Continuous Improvement initiatives e.g. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, 5 S, ISO, etc. Conduct lean manufacturing activities and participate in audits as per company requirements. Maintain housekeeping to the standard defined in the Housekeeping and Hygiene procedure. Responsible for all the standard and special tools used in the area. Ensures effective utilization of tools and tackles and prevent misuse of same. Responsible for daily follow up for Lacquer consumption / Necker dimension / Area spoilage / Oven gas consumption. Analyses and report KPI’s on daily basis. Take corrective actions for deviation. Responsible for annual audit / annual maintenance of his area equipment. Is trained in handling chemicals – lacquer, solvents, flammable Liquids such as alcohol. Responsible for safe handling, and disposal of these chemicals. Responsible for Pin oven operation and maintenance including oven cleaning. Inspect oven and stacks for cleanliness. Can perform cleaning of ovens. Trouble shooting for air balance / Fallen Can in oven issues. Leads Trials and material changes in backend area – such as Pallets, layer cards, Spray lacquer, waxer Lube etc. Can efficiently plan and trial new initiatives. Acts as expert in backend process. Train the crew on the process, troubleshooting, set up, and maintenance Establish Maintenance procedures, create SOP, and work instructions as needed. Prepare CAPA for any incidents or Breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions Should be available at come into plant any time if breakdown or emergency situation Support the other area engineers in time of critical issues and take care of that area during absenteeism as advised by the maintenance Manager Education and experience Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 6 to 10 Years Operation / maintenance experience in medium scale FMCG plant such as Chocolates, Biscuits, Soaps, or baby Diapers containing High speed packing lines, Dust collectors, palletizers, conveying and imported manufacturing equipment. Hands on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of positive displacement pumps, Gearboxes, Complex assemblies. Experience in maintenance of any Gas fired Equipment – Boilers, Ovens, and Driers Skills and competencies required Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings. Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices with hazardous and flammable chemicals. Language English, Hindi & Marathi Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference. 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.
