Mechanical Technician - C Shift

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in the USA NE - Columbus (West) area is seeking a production equipment specialist responsible for setup, changeovers, and maintaining machinery to meet production and quality standards.

You will train operators, lead teams on scheduling, process improvement, and safety, and ensure compliance with GMP and BD safety policies. Strong reading/writing in English and a willingness to uphold BD values are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; an Associates Degree in a mechanical field preferred.
• Mechanical skills/education background required.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers and set up equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Maintain equipment, keep accurate maintenance records and perform preventive maintenance.
• Lead teams on scheduling, process improvement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe operation, handle chemicals properly, and comply with GMP requirements.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associates Degree (mechanical)

Tools

Gages knowledge

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 Position Summary: The general function of this job is to setup, changeover, improve and maintain the production equipment condition such that quality and quantity standards are met or exceeded.

Responsible for training/developing operators and providing on-the-floor leadership.

Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function.

Ability to read and write and converse in English.

Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for doing changeovers and setting up the equipment properly. Must keep equipment running in a good state of repair to meet production and quality standards. Is responsible for generating accurate maintenance records and other records as required by management. Responsible for machine cleanliness and preventive maintenance. Must provide coverage for others who are absent. Helps operators run equipment and provide assistance during operators’ break times. Must actively participate and lead teams, including but not limited to: scheduling, process improvement, safety, and continuous improvement. Must work safely, handle chemicals properly and ensure the safety of work mates. Expected to comply with other requests made by management. May work in a clean room environment and need to follow all GMP rules. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

Education

High School diploma/GED required Associates Degree preferred in a mechanical related field

Experience

Mechanical skills/education/background required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical ability - Proficient
• Troubleshooting and problem solving efficiently and effectively - Proficient
• Hand tool and gages knowledge - Proficient
• Independent thinking – Proficient
• Teamwork – Proficient
• Leadership skills – Proficient
• May require respirators to be worn and mandatory passing of annual fit testing. May require annual HAZWOPER training and may require being a Chemical Emergency Response Team member.

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. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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 Optional Skills .

Primary Work Location USA NE - Columbus (West) Additional Locations Work Shift

Work Shift 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.