Job Description Summary

Provides technical support for manufacturing departments in the area of mechanical maintenance. Works directly with Production Facilitator and Process Engineering Supervisor when design changes would yield benefits. This position is accountable in obtaining required throughput rates and works with and through the Production and Engineering to achieve these goals. This may require this position to train technical people on machine adjustments and maintenance as well as machine monitoring to diagnose problems. This position and the Production Facilitator run the Production areas on their respective shifts through working together to resolve technical/mechanical deficiencies as well as on areas that personnel lack training and expertise in mechanical areas.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Diagnoses and corrects mechanical malfunctions.

• Performs training and mentoring of setups and technical operators to build skills and abilities.         

• Monitors and improves machine uptime and throughput rates to improve Plant financial performance.

• Monitors and improves preventative maintenance on machines by working with production associates on skills and abilities.  Identifies areas of system weaknesses and works through and with leadership on solutions.

• Recommends changes to the preventive maintenance program to Process Engineering Supervisor.

• Performs major machine repair and overhaul as required, initiating purchase requisitions when outside repair is needed.

• Advises Parts Crib Attendant of parts needed for immediate use or for stocking locations.

• Manufactures and repairs parts as appropriate.

• Works with Electrical Technicians if electrical modifications or programming changes would be beneficial.

• Proposes design changes to leadership in the areas of equipment upgrade, problem elimination, quality improvements and reduced costs.

• Works with Engineering and Production Setups on equipment rebuild requirements prior to and during shutdown periods.  This position is required to work during shutdown periods.

• This position also works with Molding on maintenance of presses and auxiliary equipment.

• Works with limited supervision and maintains an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts to facilitate Plant goals.

• This position understands and monitors plant priorities and shifts resources as required.

• This position understands the master production schedule and assists facilitators in meeting schedule compliance goals. This is accomplished through the movement of resources and shifting of priorities.

• This position supplies leadership for production when facilitators are not available.

Minimum Requirements

• One year of formal training in mechanical trades or equivalent related experience.

• Requires a minimum of 3 years mechanical technical experience.

• Ability to read, write and understand English.

• Ability to operate fork truck, pallet truck, small hand tools, electronic etc. in successful completion of tasks.

• Must be a licensed forklift operator.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve e