Production Technician
Ball · Williamsburg, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Ball (packaging) in Williamsburg, VA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $68k–$88k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 90%
- Lean 30%
- SAP 25%
- Six Sigma 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Ball
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Ball in Williamsburg
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
- Automation & Controls Technician · Controls · Technician
Full description from BallAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Experience and Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent education.
1-year minimum experience in a mechanical job-related field with demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
Preferred Experience and Skills
2 years’ work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
qualifications
that align with the role.
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.
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- ✓Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
No agencies please.
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Position Overview
As a Production Technician, you’re a member of a production crew, reporting to a supervisor of an assigned production area. You will contribute to the success of Ball by observing operating principles of all assigned equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility.
The Williamsburg plant is a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Our crews work 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm/6pm-6am) working 4 days on/4 days off and rotating from day to night shift every 32 days.
Your
Include
Follow all 5S standards and job safety practices and policies including but not limited to food safety; personal protective equipment; emergency procedures, etc.
Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to meet plant production goals.
Assist with performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
Inspect aluminium for proper quality standards and customer specifications.
Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
May be subject to all of the following, but not limited to
Hot/Cold working conditions.
Loud /Noisy environment.
Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Climbing (stairs, and other equipment as necessary).