Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift)

Becton Dickinson; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for 1st shift in Columbus, NE. The role provides informal leadership to the maintenance team, supports troubleshooting and safe operation of equipment, and coordinates activities with the core team to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include on-call leadership, defect tag management, daily TMS participation, and coaching technicians to build capability. Strong adherence to LOTO, 5S, GMP, GDP is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates degree or technical training preferred in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance.
• 2 years mechanical maintenance experience required; 5+ years with peer leadership preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as informal area leader, guiding trouble-shooting and repairs.
• Provide on-call leadership and escalation management for safe operations.
• Lead defect tag management with timely resolution and proper documentation.
• Attend daily TMS meetings and communicate updates.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with core team to minimize downtime.
• Coach and train maintenance technicians to improve skills and readiness.
• Ensure coverage when team members are absent to maintain operations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for scheduling, safety, and process improvements.
• Uphold BD rules: LOTO, 5S, GMP, GDP, and safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Informal leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates degree or technical training

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 Description

The Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift) provides informal leadership in the assigned area by supporting effective troubleshooting, repair, and safe operation of equipment. It includes on-call support, escalation management, and oversight of defect tag processes. The position requires daily participation in TMS meetings and coordination of maintenance activities with the core team. The leader coaches and develops maintenance technicians while ensuring coverage for absent team members. The role also leads and participates in scheduling, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strict adherence to LOTO, 5S, GMP, and GDP standards is expected, along with performing additional duties necessary to support business needs. 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

• Serve as the informal leader for the assigned area, providing expert guidance to ensure efficient machine troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide on-call leadership support and escalation management to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Lead and oversee defect tag management, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation.
• Attend daily TMS meetings and communicate relevant updates and actions.
• Coordinate all maintenance activities within the process area, working closely with the core team to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and hands-on training to maintenance technicians to support skill development, performance, and technical readiness.
• Ensure coverage and assume responsibilities when team members are absent to maintain seamless operations.
• Actively participate in and lead cross-functional teams focused on scheduling, process improvement, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Uphold and model adherence to company Golden Rules, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) 5S workplace organization Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives intended to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve technician capability.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business and ensure operational continuity.
• This role does not include formal people management responsibilities such as performance management, discipline, or hiring decisions.

Education

High School diploma/GED required Associates degree or equivalent technical training preferred in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance field.

Experience

2 years mechanical technical experience (required) 5 or more years of progressively complex maintenance experience, including demonstrated peer leadership (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical ability – Proficient Use of hand tools and gauges – Proficient Technical troubleshooting and problem solving – Proficient Technical decision-making in time-sensitive situations – Proficient Independent thinking and judgment – Proficient Peer coaching and technical guidance – Proficient Teamwork and collaboration within cross-functional environments – Proficient Demonstrated informal leadership skills – Proficient At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry.
• Proficient Knowledge of BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
• Proficient Requirements for minimum in-office presence per week to maintain culture: for most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations.

Workplace and COVID-19

Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West)

Work Shift

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (repeat)

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.