About this role
Job title: Tooling Specialist
About the Role Tooling Specialist ensures tooling reliability and dimensional accuracy to uphold product quality in Ball's high-speed manufacturing environment. You will maintain, repair, and ensure precision of tooling and dies, notably neckers and front-end tooling, interpret blueprints, and coordinate maintenance with internal teams and external vendors while supporting major equipment rebuilds. The role contributes to capital projects and continuous improvements to minimize downtime and maximize tooling lifecycle and line efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Ensure tooling accuracy and functionality; perform high-precision maintenance, repair, and replacement of tooling and dies to meet tolerance and quality standards.
- Improve tooling reliability; monitor tooling performance and act on findings to prevent failures and ensure consistent product quality.
- Interpret blueprints and machining specs; use technical drawings to guide accurate machining and tooling tasks.
- Support rebuilds and capital projects; contribute technical expertise to equipment rebuilds and process improvements.
- Coordinate maintenance activities; plan and align work with vendors and teams to minimize downtime.
- Reduce downtime through root cause actions and continuous improvement; target equipment availability.
- Manage tooling inventory; track usage, wear, and replacement needs to maintain availability and performance.
- Follow safety and quality standards; apply safety procedures and maintain high standards in all maintenance tasks.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of related experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent; Technical Qualification in Mechanics, Tool & Die, Mechatronics, or related fields
- Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and machining specs
- Strong precision machining and die maintenance skills; advanced knowledge of industrial equipment (preferred on neckers and front-end tooling)
- Experience with tooling and die inventory management, downtime tracking, and root cause documentation
- CMMS familiarity; vendor communication and maintenance planning
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; willingness to work on-site; no visa sponsorship
Nice to Have
- Advanced knowledge of industrial and manufacturing equipment (preferred on neckers and front-end tooling)
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Hourly Rate: $41.84
- Eligible for annual incentive compensation plan; comprehensive benefits under Ball’s Total Rewards program