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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC in Irvine, CA is hiring an Operating Technician for a Sun–Tue/Wed 5:30pm–5:30am onsite role.

You will operate manufacturing equipment, monitor quality, troubleshoot line interruptions, and support preventive maintenance while training operators and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience, and strong technical problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Technical & Hands-On requirements completed and passed at appropriate level.
• Strong knowledge to apply technical principles to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve issues with good judgment.
• Ability to work with supervisors, leads and peers and coordinate with external contractors.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Preferred: Associate degree or technical degree; industry certs may help.
• Experience training operators and supporting peers.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods like 5S, KATA, Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned manufacturing equipment per SOPs and standard work.
• Monitor product quality, handle deviations, and document batch records and logs.
• Troubleshoot machine stoppages, perform repairs, and coordinate escalation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance with operations, mechanics, and engineers.
• Train operators on standard work and troubleshooting techniques.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (LPMS, 5S, KATA, Kaizen).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Train operators

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical degree

Job description

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

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Operating Technician (Sun-Tues/Wed 5:30pm-5:30am) Company: B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC Job Posting Location: Irvine, California, United States Functional Area: Production Working Model: Onsite Days of Work: Sunday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday Shift: 3/4 X 12 Relocation Available: No Requisition ID: 14236

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 .