Production Graphics Technician

*** This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. *** 

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.

Position Overview:

As a Production Graphics Coordinator,  you’re a key member of the Beverage Graphic Services team,  reporting to a Graphic Services Lead. You will contribute to the success of Ball by implementing administrative and production duties related to the graphics department including pilot production, plate making and various other processes for the production of products for all our manufacturing plants.   

Your Key Areas of Responsibilities Include:

Platemaker & Blanket Production:

• Inspect plates/blankets for accuracy.
• Produce printing plates/blankets for product labels according to files and computer order documents.
• Replenish supplies and materials for assigned area.
• Conduct inspection of materials and finished product.
• Produce product at acceptable rate and quality, as directed by graphics.

Pilot Operator & Standards:

• Coordinate the pilot production schedule.
• Assist with the qualification of artwork.
• Coordinate ink activity for pilot labels.
• Proofread all artwork, pdfs standards and plates for accuracy.
• Produce standards for  printing plates labels according to the pilot production schedule.
• Maintain and rework old standards printing plates and plate PDF’s  for the pilot.
• Assist in making major adjustments or mechanical repairs to the pilot production equipment.
• Conduct inspection of in-process or finished product/standards.
• Replenish supplies required for assigned area.
• Perform troubleshooting on pilot production equipment as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pilot production equipment as required.

Required Experience and Skills & Competencies: 

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school; college or graduate degree level education or work-related experience.
• Minimum 1 year of  job related experience in a customer-focused role.
• Team player: demonstrated ability to effectively create and maintain a positive teamwork environment.
• Proficiency with common computer software (such as Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience that required meticulous attention to detail and the ability to match graphics (colors, alignment, etc.)
• Excellent work prioritization skills; demonstrated ability to meet schedules and adapt quickly as work priorities change. 
• Experience identifying and defining issues and using multiple sources ( Standard Operation Procedures, Innovation and/or  defined investigation techniques) to resolve issues.

 Compensation & Benefits

• Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Westminster, CO and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site 5 days per week. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. 
• Hiring Salary Range: $54,300 - $72,180 (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, please visit our career site and  "Total Rewards" page  to learn more.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. 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). 

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 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. ***