Job Description Summary

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. 

Job Summary:
Set up and operate molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with standard procedures. Maintaining an acceptable level of production, quality, and housekeeping in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Job Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the installation, debugging, validation and start-up of all new production injection molding equipment.

• Primary responsibility for trouble shooting of mechanical and electronic problems with injection molding equipment.

• Verify correct set-up of mold, machine, and auxiliary equipment before starting up. Establish proper molding conditions. Obtain mold approval.

• Assistance in the scheduling of molding work orders and equipment to optimize the utilization of available molding capacity.

• Set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyor, liquid temperature controllers, molds, electrical controls, etc.

• Repair of machines and equipment and notifies proper personnel of necessary major repairs or maintenance.

• Training of mold technicians and help relieve for breaks and absenteeism when needed.

• Responsible for production and quality on all machines, and cleanliness and orderly condition of all designated areas of the molding department.

• Be familiar with all departments’ inspection procedures and standards.

• Regularly monitor product for acceptable quality to the latest product specification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintenance of records and prepare required reports including: SPC, Q.C. inspection, housekeeping, production downtime reports, mold cavity and cycle time sheets and problem/corrective action logs, etc., in accordance with departmental standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Reporting of daily production, machine utilization, preventive maintenance etc. information using the company’s Enterprise Resource Management System (i.e. SAP).

• Observance of all safety and environmental procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Mentoring and indirect supervision of Molding Technicians and support personnel.

• Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, mold repair, quality control, assembly, engineering, and management to facilitate departmental goals.

• Transport raw materials and finished goods to and from molding area as needed for production.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Compliance with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies/procedures.

• Compliance with all local BD quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Observe all safety, environmental and quality system standards.

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform eac