Mechanical Technician - D Shift

BD; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Production Equipment Technician for the D shift (6pm–6am). The role focuses on setup, changeover, and maintenance to meet quality and output targets.

You will train operators, lead on-floor teams, and ensure compliance with BD quality systems and safety standards. Responsibilities include changeovers, maintaining equipment, recording maintenance data, and supporting operations during breaks.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills/education/background required.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
• Knowledge of hand tools and gauges.
• Able to read, write and converse in English.
• Willingness to lead and train operators.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform changeovers on production equipment.
• Maintain equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Generate maintenance records as required.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and preventive maintenance.
• Provide coverage when others are absent; assist operators.
• Lead teams on scheduling, process improvement, safety and continuous improvement.
• Follow GMP rules and safety regulations; work in clean room as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading/writing English

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring gauges

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

D Shift: 6pm - 6am

Summary

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

PCP Level

• 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)