Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

BD; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, based in North Canaan, is seeking a skilled professional to handle equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, with preferred qualifications including an Associates or BA/BS degree in a relevant field. Experience with high-speed automated assembly and medical device manufacturing is crucial. This role involves coaching team members, ensuring maintenance standards, and enhancing equipment reliability, contributing to BD's mission of advancing healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• In lieu of Associates degree, 5 years technical or manufacturing experience required.
• 3 years’ experience with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment required.
• 2 years medical device manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve breakdown, waste, and speed issues.
• Coach Technicians and Operators in maintenance practices.
• Engage in Maintenance activities planning.
• Maintain critical equipment settings.
• Lead maintenance activities for designated product line.

Skills

Effective Oral/written Communication

Teamwork / Teambuilding

Independent thinking

Troubleshooting / Problem Solving

Decision Making Ability

Quality Systems Knowledge

Computer Skills / Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Mechatronics, EMT or other technical degree

BA/BS Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

• Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed) Investigation and Resolution
• Attend Tier 1 and Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing line team with status of line and agree on resource deployment and timings to close losses.
• Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
• Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective.
• Coach and mentor Technicians and Operators in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures
• Support all CI projects/validations as required to help improve equipment reliability.
• Development of Maintenance standards
• Engage with Operators and Technicians to effectively use Daily Task Maintenance and Planned and Preventative Maintenance to increase OEE and safety performance.
• Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity. Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools
• Implementation of basic maintenance process and settings for the designated product line(s).
• Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.
• Lead Maintenance activity for respective line in conjunction with Preventative Maintenance Leader.
• Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.
• Building maintenance skills for Technicians and Operators.
• Provide training and coaching to Operators and Technicians on DTM/ PPM Maintenance activities and standards.
• Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available).
• Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.
• Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/ SAP.
• Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.
• Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
• Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED: Required
• Associates Degree: Preferred - Mechatronics, EMT or other technical degree.
• BA/BS Degree Preferred – Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• In lieu of Associates degree, 5 years technical or manufacturing experience required.

Manufacturing Experience

• 3 years’ experience with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment required.
• Some PLC experience preferred but not essential.
• 2 years medical device manufacturing experience preferred

Basic Knowledge and Skills

• Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Proficient
• Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
• Decision Making Ability - Proficient
• Machine Design – Basic
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic
• Project Management - Basic
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office – Proficient
• Financial Acumen - Basic

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.