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Guided by our core values -\"We Care. We Work. We Win.”- we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.\nFurther your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!\nCreate a new future. Apply Today.\nYour Opportunity to Make an Impact\nAt Ball, every role on the plant floor contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your skills while helping deliver safe, high-quality products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and planet:\nIn this role, you will support production operations by maintaining equipment reliability, responding to breakdowns, and helping maximize manufacturing performance. 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