Operating Technician (Sun-Tues/Wed 5:30pm-5:30am)

B. Braun Medical Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Operating Technician to operate manufacturing equipment, follow SOPs, monitor quality, and support maintenance activities on site.

You will train operators, document batch records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives with a safety-first mindset. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to sustain efficient production and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment and follow SOPs.
• Experience with training operators and participating in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S or Kaizen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned manufacturing equipment per SOPs and standard work.
• Monitor product quality and complete batch records and logs.
• Troubleshoot line stoppages and coordinate escalation for additional support.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance during equipment downtime.
• Train operators on standard work and troubleshoot techniques; evaluate training effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (LPMS, 5S, KATA, Kaizen).
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Training others

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree preferred

Tools

LPMS

5S

KATA

Kaizen

Job description

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary

The Operating Technician operates assigned manufacturing equipment and helps maintain safe, efficient, and consistent production. This role follows department standard operating procedures, monitors product quality, troubleshoots equipment or line interruptions, and supports preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The technician also helps train operators, improves standard work, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. This on-site position reports to a Department Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

In this role, you will have the chance to:

• Operate assigned manufacturing equipment in accordance with department SOPs and established standard work.
• Monitor product quality, respond to deviations, and complete required documentation, including batch records, logbooks, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot machine or line stoppages, perform repairs within the scope of the role, and coordinate escalation for additional technical support when needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance during equipment downtime and partner with operations, mechanics, and engineers to complete maintenance activities.
• Train operators on standard work and troubleshooting techniques, evaluate training effectiveness, and help establish, maintain, and improve standard work.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures that improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including LPMS, 5S, KATA, and Kaizen events.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Technical & Hands-On requirements completed and passed at appropriate level.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the relevant technical field or area of specialization, including the ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment, exercise sound judgment when resolving problems, and propose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to work effectively with department supervisors, leads, and peers and to occasionally coordinate with external contractors or vendors.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Preferred Experience Includes

• Associate degree or technical degree.
• Applicable industry or professional certification.
• Experience training or orienting operators and supporting the work of peers.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as 5S, KATA, Kaizen, or a comparable manufacturing improvement system.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Ability to perform moderate work, including exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
• Ability to occasionally reach, push or pull, stand, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, crawl, sit, stoop, or squat, and to walk frequently.
• Frequent use of fine motor skills and visual abilities, including near vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Work in a production/manufacturing environment with moderate noise and constant proximity to moving parts; occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals may occur in some areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly pay range: $34.00 - $38.00

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.