Line Mechanic: Master Production Equipment & Reliability

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

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