Mold Technician - A Shift

Becton Dickinson; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

Healthcare coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company is seeking a Molding Technician to set up and operate injection molding presses, maintain production quality, and support continuous improvement in a GMP environment in Columbus, NE. You will inspect parts, troubleshoot machines, and ensure compliance with BD quality systems and safety regulations.

The role requires English proficiency, ability to read/write, and teamwork across shifts. High school diploma or GED is required, with prior molding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous molding experience preferred.
• Scientific molding technique knowledge preferred.
• General mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the line running.
• Restart press as needed.
• Perform periodical part inspection.
• Troubleshooting & preventive maintenance of molding machines; document activities.
• Verify mold runs within validated parameters and parts meet acceptance criteria.
• Assist with set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Adhere to quality specifications and all safety/environmental procedures.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

PCP Level 3

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Group/Grade: JG2 Position Summary: Setup and operate machines in accordance with standard practices. Maintain acceptable levels of production, quality and housekeeping in accordance with good manufacturing practices in an injection molding environment. Ensure that the molding department produces high quality, low cost molded components for the assembly department, by running press within validated parameters, inspect parts radically, setting & pulling molds, diagnosing & repairing problems and implementing continuous improvements. 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

• Keep the line running
• Restart press as needed
• Perform periodical part inspection
• Troubleshooting & preventative maintenance molding machine and fill out documentation
• Verify the mold is running with-in validated parameters and parts meet acceptance criteria.
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including conveyors, water temperature controls, and mold hot runner controls and make minor repairs to machines and equipment and notify proper personnel of necessary major repairs.
• Responsible for adherence to Quality Specifications for all products, and follow and promote all safety and environmental procedures.
• Fill out all documents on molding runs to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
• Relieve other molding technicians on breaks and in the event of absenteeism, train and assist mold utility.
• Promote and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, tool room, quality control, and management to facilitate production goals.
• Set and Pull Molds.
• Work with Q.C. Reps for 1st piece approval's.
• Perform PM's on equipment each shift.
• Address quality defects detected at in process inspections by troubleshooting the molding process and equipment.
• Work with the in process inspector to ensure product being produced meets quality criteria.
• Maintain the molding department and their assigned equipment with GMP regarding quality, cleanliness, part containment, and documentation.
• Work with the Lead Tech and mold repair to keep cavity utilization in the green.
• Assist the Lead Molding Technician with projects, EWO's, Eng. Studies, Validations, and Change Controls.
• Assist mold utilities as needed to keep equipment running.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education

High School diploma/GED required

Experience

Previous molding experience preferred Scientific molding technique knowledge preferred General mechanical aptitude required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical ability - Proficient
• Troubleshooting and problem solving efficiently and effectively – Proficient
• Ability to keep and maintain detailed documentation/communication - Proficient
• Independent thinking – Proficient
• Teamwork – Proficient
• Leadership skills – Proficient
• PCP Level: 3

Benefits

• Competitive pay Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay
• Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
• Preventive care covered at 100%.
• Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Adoption assistance plan
• 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)
• All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements.
• Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.

Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West) Additional Locations Work Shift

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.

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.