Process Technician Cutting - D Shift

BD; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in the USA NE - Columbus site is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operator for automated production lines. You will monitor team activities, ensure compliance with documentation, and help drive standardization and continuous improvement across shifts.

Required is a minimum of 2 years in automated manufacturing (medical device industry preferred). High School Diploma or GED required; forklift operation and strong communication are key assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor team members to ensure compliance with manufacturing documentation and update SWIs.
• Direct and coordinate daily activities to meet production goals.
• Support training for associates within designated work areas.
• Ensure process documentation is accurate and handed off between shifts.
• Manage attendance reporting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate across shifts to share best practices and drive standardization.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, maintenance, and repairs.
• Guide Cutting Associates on procedures and best practices.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Forklift operation

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor team members to ensure compliance with manufacturing documentation and assist with updates to Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Direct and coordinate daily activities for the assigned work team to meet production goals.
• Facilitate and support training for associates within designated work areas.
• Ensure process documentation is accurate, complete, and properly handed off between shifts.
• Manage attendance reporting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Production Leads and associates across shifts to share best practices, drive standardization, and ensure seamless shift transitions.
• Respond to production issues by leading root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Coordinate and support equipment upgrades, standardization efforts, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance to Cutting Associates on proper procedures, methodologies, and operational best practices.
• Verify machines are configured and operating according to established specifications.
• Support employee development by responding to training needs and department requests.
• Proactively identify and address potential problems before they impact production.
• Provide input on performance evaluations and performance improvement plans.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and ensure consistent implementation of process changes.
• Learn and qualify on cutting machine operations and in-process inspections to provide coverage during absences and breaks when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.

Additional Expectations

• Ensure manufactured products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet or exceed operational objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.

Supervision

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for associates.

Education & Experience

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Previous Cutting Operator experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• Process pre-control methodologies
• Forklift operation

Advanced Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team guidance
• Ability to systematically analyze and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Working knowledge of quality control specifications, blueprints, GMP requirements, and operating manuals related to production processes

Physical Demands

• Physical Capacity Profile: Level 4

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment; site-specific requirements apply.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (East)

Additional Locations

Work Shift