Grinder 1

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Sandy, Utah is seeking a skilled individual to join the Tooling and Mold Manufacturing team. You will manufacture, repair, and maintain critical mold components used in high-volume medical device production, working with precision grinding and measuring tools to ensure surfaces meet strict tolerances.

Ideal candidates have solid mechanical proficiency and are eager to learn precision grinding. Training is available; this on-site role requires a keen eye for detail and adherence to quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to train in precision grinding and mold component manufacturing.
• Solid mechanical proficiency and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and follow drawings and general guidance.
• Select the proper abrasive wheel for the task.
• Operate grinding equipment (ID-OD, surface, cut-off wheels, Optidress).
• Use precision measuring equipment (outside micrometers, inside micrometers, optical comparator, dial calipers).
• Perform periodic service and maintenance on grinding machines.
• Operate polishing equipment to achieve surface finish.
• Adhere to BD quality policies and procedures.
• Work overtime as needed; flexible hours as business needs require.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Grinding

Machining

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outside micrometers

Inside micrometers

Optical comparator

Dial calipers

Grinding equipment

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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.

Job Description

Join BD and become part of a skilled Tooling and Mold Manufacturing team that supports sophisticated injection molding operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with precision equipment, machining, blueprint reading, and hands-on manufacturing. No grinding experience? We are willing to train motivated individuals who have solid mechanical proficiency and a desire to learn precision grinding and mold component manufacturing. In this role, you will work alongside experienced toolmakers and machinists to manufacture, repair, and maintain critical mold components used in high-volume medical device production. You'll gain experience using specialized grinding equipment, precision measuring instruments, and industry-leading manufacturing techniques while developing valuable technical skills in a clean, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Work from specified blueprints, drawings, and general guidance and supervision.
• Select the proper abrasive wheel for the specified task.
• Operate grinding equipment; ID-OD, surface, cut-off wheels, Optidress.
• Use of precision measuring equipment; outside micrometers, inside micrometers, optical comparator, dial calipers.
• Perform periodic service and maintenance on grinding machines.
• Operate polishing equipment and other hand tools to achieve desired surface finish.
• Align with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
• Work overtime as needed by the department.
• Work flexible hours as business needs require.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including 5S, blitzes, Shift Start-up, updating PVD boards, lean lite, KAS, etc.
• Communicate in an effective, timely, and appropriate manner to all associates (i.e., peers, support teams and management) including escalating issues.
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.
• Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement

High School Diploma or GED

Work Location

Primary Work Location USA UT - Sandy Additional Locations

Shift

Work Shift PR 630am-300pm M-F (United States of America)

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.