Equipment Specialist (Night Shift)

Becton Dickinson; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Healthy Lives Program

Automatic 401k contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global medical technology company in Sandy, Utah is seeking an Equipment Specialist. In this critical role, you'll operate and maintain machinery used in the production of medical devices, ensuring efficiency and product quality. This position offers significant professional growth opportunities and the support of a collaborative team environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring production processes and participating in equipment maintenance, making it essential for those passionate about quality and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in verbal English.
• High School Diploma/GED or 1 year work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed automated manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor production quality and respond to machine faults.
• Drive continuous improvement through the Kaizen program.

Skills

Read & write in English

Team communication

Independent task operation

Basic PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

Night Shift: 12 hour rotating shift

Job Summary

As an Equipment Specialist, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machines/equipment used in the production of medical devices. Your primary role will be to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the equipment to meet production targets and maintain product quality. Participants in all team meetings, activities, team building initiatives, and operational excellence activities.

Temperature control environment- great for summer

Clean and safety driven.

On site gym- 24 hour- great for night shift

Significant room for professional growth

Healthy Lives Program

Non-elective 401k with automatic company contributions

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple processes on or around high speed automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in equipment changeovers or set‑ups.
• Monitor assigned processes to ensure high quality production.
• Respond to machine faults and restore to normal operation.
• Participate in autonomous maintenance to maintain assigned equipment/area.
• Drive to meet or exceed all expected line/zone performance.
• Remove defective product from the automated or semi-automated processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documents as required.
• Continuously improve through the Kaizen Action Sheet (KAS) program.
• Produce high quality products manufactured per task documents.
• Maintain equipment and a clean area by performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down equipment.
• Maintain an open line of communication to ensure all problems/changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Participate in root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues as needed.
• Participate in tier 1 shifts' start‑up meetings, 5S, and Kaizen events.
• Support and maintain a safe working environment including the submission of employee safety observations (ESO).
• Be willing to rotate into different tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Have the ability to train other associates as needed.
• Be able to identify production issues and communicate them clearly to support functions.
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety & quality regulations, policies, procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 1 year consecutive work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years on the job experience.

Skills

• Must be able to read & write in written English and communicate in verbal English.
• Effectively work in a team setting and communicate across the department.
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi‑routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification.
• Operate independently within the constraints of approved process‑related documentation.
• Analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment.

Work Environment & Essential Physical Functions

This position is in a clean room or laboratory manufacturing environment and the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

They are required to stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, pushing/pulling, repetitive grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.

Lift 20 pounds, occasionally pulling/pushing up to 30 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs and carry up to 5 lbs. Exposure working near loud moving mechanical equipment, and potential temperature fluctuations, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, cleaning compounds and solvents.

Employees must have normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and must have hearing sufficient to safely operate material handling equipment in a manufacturing/distribution environment. Must be willing and able to wear required PPE such as safety glasses, face mask and/or shield, hearing protection, safety shoes, hair and beard net and smock.

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?

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 right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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.

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