AFA 12 Line Mechanic

Becton Dickinson; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a skilled Line Mechanic in Sandy, UT to maintain, repair, and optimize production equipment and automated systems. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, support equipment changeovers, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to keep manufacturing running safely and efficiently.

You will work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams, mentor junior technicians, and lead continuous improvement to reduce downtime

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience repairing industrial equipment, production machinery, or packaging equipment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective repairs.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and supporting continuous equipment improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Fix and diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues on production equipment.
• Perform routine, emergency, and corrective maintenance repairs to restore equipment operation.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, reassemble, and adjust machine components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Coordinate the fabrication of replacement parts and tooling with the Machine Shop as needed.
• Fabricate simple replacement parts for emergency repairs when necessary to minimize downtime.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance (PM) activities in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Provide leadership and support for PM activities, equipment improvements, and reliability initiatives.
• Support all production lines and provide maintenance coverage across departments as required.
• Mentor and develop Maintenance Mechanic backup personnel and assist with technical training.
• Work independently or collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform and verify 2-axis machine alignments.
• Fix, repair, and replace belts, conveyors, and associated drive components.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, regulators, cylinders, and filtration components.
• Lead and support changeovers across all production zones.
• Understand vision inspection systems, specifications, and fixing techniques.
• Fix and repair sensors used in production, including photoelectric, proximity, and other automation devices.
• Diagnose and correct basic electrical and control system malfunctions.
• Fix minor PLC-related and machine logic issues using sound technical judgment.
• Coordinate the manufacture and installation of replacement tooling and machine components.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support production goals.

Skills

Machinery operation

Maintenance repair

Pneumatic

Predictive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Troubleshooting

Corrective Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Maintain, solve, and repair production equipment and automated systems to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while meeting quality, cycle rate, and scrap targets. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, support equipment changeovers, and identify potential equipment failures to minimize downtime and increase reliability with limited supervision.

Line Mechanic Responsibilities

• Fix and diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues on production equipment.
• Perform routine, emergency, and corrective maintenance repairs to restore equipment operation.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, reassemble, and adjust machine components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Coordinate the fabrication of replacement parts and tooling with the Machine Shop as needed.
• Fabricate simple replacement parts for emergency repairs when necessary to minimize downtime.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance (PM) activities in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Provide leadership and support for PM activities, equipment improvements, and reliability initiatives.
• Support all production lines and provide maintenance coverage across departments as required.
• Mentor and develop Maintenance Mechanic backup personnel and assist with technical training.
• Work independently or collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Perform and verify 2-axis machine alignments.
• Fix, repair, and replace belts, conveyors, and associated drive components.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, regulators, cylinders, and filtration components.
• Lead and support changeovers across all production zones.
• Understand vision inspection systems, specifications, and fixing techniques.
• Fix and repair sensors used in production, including photoelectric, proximity, and other automation devices.
• Diagnose and correct basic electrical and control system malfunctions.
• Fix minor PLC-related and machine logic issues using sound technical judgment.
• Coordinate the manufacture and installation of replacement tooling and machine components.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support production goals.

Competencies

• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in email and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and respond to changing production needs.

Education

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate degree (A.S./A.A.) or equivalent experience in a technical field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of experience repairing industrial equipment, production machinery, or packaging equipment.

• Demonstrated solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective repairs.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and supporting continuous equipment improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical requirements outlined in the Job Physical Demands Worksheet. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and lift as required to perform maintenance activities safely and effectively.

Workplace Arrangements

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 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?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare.

At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

We are the #MakersofPossible. Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

• Machinery Operation, Maintenance Repair, Pneumatic, Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance Planning, Troubleshooting

Optional Skills

• Corrective Maintenance

Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

Work Shift

Shift: A shift 12 rotating 5:45am to 5:50pm

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.