Deputy Engineer - Mechanical

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Deputy Engineer Mechanical

Position overview:

 Deputy Engineer Mechanical is a bridge between Engineering Function and his or her operating shift , reporting to the Shift Manager. You will contribute to the success of Ball by ensuring the Smooth operation of Process Equipment and ancillaries in the plant in his shift. The Shift mechanical engineer is the link between Engineering function and his/her respective shift operating team. 

Your key responsibilities include:

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, visual maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the senior or any other official including but not limited to from Production Dept.
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule. Record all readings correctly and accurately. Ensure effective utilization of tools and tackles and prevent misuse of same. Always use safety equipment and tools whenever and wherever required.
• Attend breakdowns independently, Carry out modification work, and do scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance to help production process. Troubleshoot Mechanical faults / problems and take corrective actions in process equipment and ancillaries in his shift. Achieve target of mechanical down time and breakdowns.
• Can Read Equipment drawings / Bill of materials and identify parts; can read and interpret machine manuals / Maintenance procedures. Can do Troubleshooting and fault finding in his shift.
• Repair of gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, Hydraulic pumps, Replace motor bearings, precision machine assemblies, special components.
• Can do alignments and levelling of equipment, is able to do commissioning of new equipment.
• Modify / create AutoCAD drawings, create SOP’s, Procedures, conduct Job safety analysis prior to work. Follow and maintain organization’s SOPs and safe working practices.
• Comply with any legal, environmental and safety, BRC requirements and/or checks.
• Actively participate in companies Continuous Improvement initiatives e.g. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, 5 S, ISO, etc. To conduct lean manufacturing activities and participate in audits as per company requirements.

Experience and skills required:

• 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing background (in Steel / FMCG / Textile / Printing) with Experience in Mechanical maintenance in engineering department. Key job-related skills

• 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing background (in Steel / FMCG / Textile / Printing) with Experience in Mechanical maintenance in engineering department.
• Should have very good experience of Gearboxes, Pumps, lubrication, replacing Motors, repair of precision machines, alignment, and adjustment and set up of machine after maintenance.
• Experienced to work on LPG fired equipment such as boilers and ovens. Must be qualified to unload LPG from tankers and able to work on vaporizers.
• Must be able to work on Lathe machine, Milling machine, grinders, arc welding machines, apart from Millwright works as part of this role.

 Good knowledge and hands on experience of maintenance of ancillary equipment such as compressors, Chillers, cooling towers, Air handling units.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Mechanical engineering (2) Diploma in tool and Die making (2)

 Compensation & Benefits

-  Hiring Salary Range: Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
-  [This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.]
- Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

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.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium 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.

Job Grade: Global Grade 8