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Machine Operator 2

BD
Hunt Valley, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025
💰 $59,400/yr

About the role

Job Description Summary

Job Overview

            Performs routine set up, operation, minor routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of moderately complex/automated manufacturing equipment. Controls and adjusts machine settings. Inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and removes defective product, packaging, and component material. Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. May monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

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. 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Works within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the set up and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling and inspecting

  • Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under general supervision

  • May perform clean up functions in sterilized areas

  • Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs

  • May analyze and evaluate charts, follows simple diagrams, testing, and inspecting procedures

  • Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions

  • May monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

  • Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

  • Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  • Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

  • Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

  • Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements

  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

  • High school with 2 years manufacturing experience in a regulated environment (FDA). Relevant manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial manufacturing preferred.

Basic Skills:

  • Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to be punctual in order to ensure production

  • Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification

  • Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related documentation

Proficient/Working Skills:

  • Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

  • Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment is required

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon

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