Job Description Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Set-up, operate, optimize, changeover/troubleshoot, and maintain assigned departmental production equipment. Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

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. 

We're seeking a skilled Technical Associate to join our team and work with state-of-the-art equipment while maintaining high-quality production standards. As a Technical Associate, you will be responsible for the following:

Sign- On Bonus $1,500!*  

*for qualified applicants

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment

• Meeting and exceeding production standards while maintaining product quality

• Minimizing and preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels

• Maintaining accurate equipment logs and recording downtime and maintenance problems

• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment

• Starting up equipment and ensuring accurate functioning

• Monitoring component inventories and safety guards

• Maintaining a neat and orderly production environment

• Monitoring in-process quality and addressing issues as needed

• Performing required Q.C. checks and process challenges

• Following safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements

• Supporting upstream and downstream operations

• Performing rework as required

• Working optimally in a team environment

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

• Mechanical Proficiency required

• Maintenance, repair, or mechanical manufacturing experience desired

• 2 years of mechanical experience preferred

• 6-12 months manufacturing experience desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics required; knowledge of PLCs desired

• Knowledge of automated processes/machinery required

• Proficiency with basic hand tools

• Familiarity with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves

• Familiarity with electrical components such as photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, and VFDs

• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated

• Clear and legible handwriting

• Ability to work any shift, including night shifts.

Work Environment:

• BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

• False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 

• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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-base