Mechanical Technician - C Shift

Becton Dickinson; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson (BD) in Columbus, NE, is seeking a production equipment technician to setup, changeover, maintain and improve equipment to meet quality and quantity targets. You will train operators, lead on-the-floor activities, and ensure adherence to BD quality systems and safety policies.

The role requires reading/writing English, a high school diploma or GED, and an associates degree in a mechanical field is preferred. You may work in a clean room and must follow GMP rules.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills/education/background required.
• PPE and safety requirements: respirators and annual fit testing may be required.
• HAZWOPER training may be required and Chemical Emergency Response Team membership may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for doing changeovers and setting up the equipment properly.
• Keep equipment running in a good state of repair to meet production and quality standards.
• Generate accurate maintenance records and other records as required by management.
• Responsible for machine cleanliness and preventive maintenance.
• Provide coverage for others who are absent.
• Help operators run equipment and provide assistance during operators' break times.
• Actively participate and lead teams, including scheduling, process improvement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Work safely, handle chemicals properly and ensure the safety of work mates.
• Comply with other requests made by management
• May work in a clean room environment and follow GMP rules.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates Degree in mechanical field

Tools

Hand tools

Gages

Job description

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.

Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West)