Molding Technician I

Becton Dickinson; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a leading global medical technology company seeking a molding technician for our injection molding line. You will assist in start-up, monitor processes, and help maintain quality on a line of molding machines.

The role emphasizes hands-on training of new associates, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and opportunities for promotion as knowledge grows within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience, molding preferred.
• Technical training in molding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, debugging and start-up of new molding equipment.
• Monitor parameters to maintain quality and efficiency on molding lines.
• Operate molding presses per work orders and optimize capacity.
• Maintain records including SPC and quality logs as required.
• Support training of new associates and adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Skills

Plastic materials

Molding processes

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical molding training

Tools

SAP

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Continually improves knowledge of plastic materials, molding process, and auxiliary equipment with the goal of promotion to a molding technician II.
• Involvement and support in the installation, debugging, validation and start-up of new production injection molding equipment.
• Handle all stacking, corrugated case construction and perform assigned duties at presses as determined by production volume. Move and stack production pallets as needed.
• Monitor parameters required to produce quality product, i.e. Conair system, conveyors, granulators, and auxiliary equipment following start up. Maintain proper molding conditions.
• Operate molding equipment according to scheduled requirements of molding work orders and equipment, optimizing available molding capacity.
• Assists in the preventative maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyor, liquid temperature controllers, molds, electrical controls, etc.
• Perform minor service to presses and equipment and notifies proper personnel of necessary major repairs or maintenance.
• Assist technicians and supervisor with training of new associates.
• Responsible for production and quality on a line of machines, and cleanliness and orderly condition of a designated area of the molding department.
• Be familiar with all department inspection procedures and standards. Continually monitor product for acceptable quality to the latest product specification.
• Maintenance of records and prepare required reports including: SPC, Q.C. inspection, housekeeping, production downtime reports, mold cavity and cycle time sheets and problem/corrective action logs, etc., in accordance with departmental standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Reporting of daily production, machine utilization, preventive maintenance etc. information using the company's Enterprise Resource Management System (i.e. SAP).
• Observance of all safety and environmental procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, mold repair, quality control, assembly, engineering and management to facilitate departmental goals.
• Transportation of raw materials and finished goods to and from molding area as needed for production.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies/procedures.
• Compliance with all local BD quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Observe all safety, environmental and quality system standards.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

High School education or equivalent. Technical Training, education or experience within a molding operation preferred.

1 to 2 years manufacturing experience, previous molding experience preferred.

General knowledge of plastic materials and processes, mold design and operation is preferred. An understanding of hydraulic/electrical circuits and auxiliary equipment involved in injection molding helpful. Requires a fundamental ability to maintain accurate records and reporting.

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