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Jr. Engineer - BackendPosition Overview: As the Jr. Engineer - Backend you're a key member of the Production Team, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will contribute to the success of Ball by working safely and producing quality products in the Sprays and Necker area.

You will strive hard to achieve area KPI's through active participation and teamwork and will work actively in improvement activities, TPM, 5's activities in the area. You will play a key role in size changeovers and achieve best in class changeover time.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

- Conducts periodic cleaning of Spray machines using proper PPE and procedures.

Inspects

Spray machines for lacquer coverage on a periodical basis.

- Operates Necker machines. Ensures the Necker is operated and utilized to its optimum speed and efficiency. Operate and maintain Necker ancillaries - Infeed, exit, Vision Camera system and mixed label camera system.
- Conducts Safety checks in Sprays and Neckers within the first two hours of the start of shift and logs down findings and corrective actions.
- Conducts Operation / Maintenance checks in sprays and Necker, and takes corrective actions on time. If any support is needed, he will discuss with area leader and complete the corrective actions. Updates machine log books, noting down the corrective action taken in the shift.
- Ensure the cans produced in Sprays and Necker meet all quality specifications. Conduct quality checks and take corrective actions on time for any deviation. Responsible for CCP- Inside spray Curing.



Follows proper procedure / measures in his shift to control the CCP.
- Ensure Spray dot system works in optimum condition. Replace ink cartridges as necessary.
- Responsible for line clearance after label changes (mixed labels - CCP). Ensure proper line clearance is done, all old label cans (including scrap cans) are removed from the area so that mixed labels are not passed to customers.
- Maintains the area and the equipment in accordance with housekeeping and hygiene standards. Maintains housekeeping during shift hours and hands over the shift with good housekeeping.
- Responsible for area spoilage target. Addresses the spoilage concerns (jams, tripped cans, fallen cans in the oven) and takes swift action to get the abnormal condition back on track.
- Utilize the opportunities (Standby time, label change time or any other natural downtime) and conduct corrective maintenance activity in the area as planned / requested by the team leader.
- Safety: Near miss reporting. Participates in Behavior-based safety (BBS). Attends all safety trainings. Follows department and plant safe practices. Uses proper tools in his work and maintains/stores them safely.
- Responsible for handling flammable liquids safely in the area. Handles, stores, uses, and disposes of all flammable liquids and associated waste (soaked rags etc.) in accordance with plant standards. Understands solid waste management systems. Ensures all waste generated (including hazardous wastes - Spray dust, semi-solid lacquer waste) in the area is segregated/handled and disposed-off according to the plant standard.
- Responsible for lacquer consumption.



Maintains the Spray Machine in optimum condition throughout the shift (within pressure limits / Gun angle settings, and replace filters on time as per schedule) to ensure lacquer consumption is on target.
- Responsible to control HFI related to the sprays area (High mA). Keeps vigil of Spray coverage, ensures can cooling system is working properly, and lacquer temperature is controlled. Gains expertise in I-Trax and keeps the system in optimum level to control the High mA HFI.
- Gains experience in Sprays Gun Set up / Pressure set up and I-Trax set up.
- Gains experience in Necker pin height set up, Flanger, waxer set up. Acquaints with reformer diameter and depth setting.
- Works closely with engineering resources for changeover activities.
- Updates the area log book. Notes down the corrective action taken in the shift.

Experience and Skills Required: Educational Requirements

- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Previous Experience

- 3 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 operation / maintenance of any Gas fired Equipment - Boilers, Ovens, and Driers.

Skills & Competencies Required

- Must be able to work shifts and able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
- Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings.
- Positive knowledge of Mechanical / hydraulic / pneumatic components.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices. Must be able to work with flammable liquids and knows how to handle hazardous wastes.

Languages Required

- English
- Local languages

Locations Sri City, AP, IN, 517588

📌 Jr. Engineer - BE (Mechanical) (India)
🏢 Ball
📍 India