Job Description Summary

Responsible for set-up and maintenance of all pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process. Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels. Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues.

Job Description

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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 Lead Technical Associate, you will be responsible for operating, setting-up, adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all departmental production equipment. You will also provide leadership and training for associates on the production floor and work with machine shop personnel to improve equipment operation and processes.

• Operates, sets-up, adjusts, changeovers/troubleshoots and repairs/maintains all departmental production equipment.

• Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime and waste levels of machine operation.  

• Provides leadership in a team environment. 

• Trains and advises TA and fellow associates on proper set-ups and repairs of equipment.

• Trains TA’s in methodical problem solving techniques.

• Collaborate with engineering and Manufacturing Technicians (MT’s) to direct completion of required projects.

• Uses available resources: engineering, machine shop, production and maintenance departments as required.

• Organizes and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization.

• These are to be done in conjunction with area engineer, production supervisor and other resources that may be required.

• Audits preventative maintenance (PM) procedures and activities of TA’s and fellow associates.

• Documents electronically PM audits to supervisor for corrective actions. 

• Analyzes equipment failures for frequency of failure in order to modify/update PM work order.

• Sets up and debugs equipment to documented specifications. 

• Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering.

• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits, adjusting, trouble shooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.

• Maintains equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. 

• MUST have clear and legible handwriting.

• Repairs equipment and reports major problems to supervisor. 

• Coordinates maintenance activities with Maintenance Department, Engineering, or other technical resources, as needed for major repairs/production issues.

• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the PM program or as needed for smooth operation. 

• Tracks and audits PM’s to ensure they are completed and closed out in the SAP system.

• Turns on machines and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panels. 

• Makes certain safety guards are in position and working properly.

• Verifies that part tracks/rails are clean to ensure free travel of all component parts.

• Monitors production machinery as needed to ensure top performance.

• Able and willing to work any shift including 12-hour day and 12-hour night shifts.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports all upstream and downstream operations.

• Maintains toolbox and surrounding area neat and clean.

• Verifies that equipment-surrounding areas are clean during the shift.

• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate’s degree (Major: Advanced Mechatronics Technology) preferred

• Mechanical Proficiency and Experience required

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