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. 

As a Hot Extrusion Technical Associate you will set-up, maintain and operate Regrind, Mill, and Extruders  equipment in the Rubber Department.

Sign- On Bonus $1,500!  

*for qualified applicants

Essential Functions

Mill Operations

• Inspect mill to make sure all services are operating, i.e. safety stops, lubricator and cooling water.  Report any malfunction to Supervisor or Technician immediately.

• Operate mill as follows:  allow batch of rubber to drop completely through mill rollers.  Reload batch on mill, cross blend as needed to acquire uniform dispersion of stock.  Position mill knives and strip off batch to cooling system.

• Cut and deliver QC samples as required.

• Maintain batch and/or lot history documentation; label all samples with accurate identification.

• Maintain dip tank for the cooling conveyor system.

• Assist batch-off operator in maintaining of production standard for rubber stock and batch-off cooling unit.

• Perform required PM’s.

Extrusion Operations

• Set-up the extruders to process the intended type of rubber to produce pellets for the molding process following standards and specifications.

• Check the slurry contents as per standards.

• Supervise extruding and pelletizing operation to standard set-up.  Report any problems to Supervisor/Lead.

• Load totes with pellets on skid for transfer to cold room.

• Perform general Preventative Maintenance tasks.

Regrind Operations

• Set-up, maintain and operate regrind equipment and all auxiliary processes (washer, granulator, conveyors).

• Resolve which material to process and set-up the equipment, start the equipment, and monitor.

• Supervise incoming waste material to be processed for accurate identification and separation by compound type.

• Perform particle size analysis of regrind materials per provided test methods.  

• Assign and maintain lot history documentation of all regrind material.

• Supervise and maintain first in, first out staging and storage of all incoming waste and outgoing regrind materials.

• Monitor and document liquid nitrogen supply and usage.

• Perform line clearances and required GMP cleaning.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area paying particular attention to oil, waster, cardboard paper and other foreign matter that could contaminate product.

• Observe all Safety and Environmental Procedures and Quality System Requirements.

• Perform other duties as advised by Supervisor, Lead, or business.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred or equivalent experience

• 2+ years manufacturing environment  or related experience​ required

• Forklift qualifiable and clean driving record required

• 6+ months forklift experience preferred

• Mechanical Proficiency/Skills is required and 1+ years of mechanical experience preferred

• Good mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination

• Able to read, write and do simple math.

• Computer literacy

Work Shift:

• 12 hour Night Shift, 3-2-2-3 schedule

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 rig