Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift)

Becton Dickinson; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson in the United States is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift) to provide informal leadership, troubleshoot, repair, and ensure safe operation of manufacturing equipment. You will lead defect tag management, coordinate maintenance with the core team, coach technicians, and participate in daily TMS meetings to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years mechanical experience (5+ years preferred with peer leadership),

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree or equivalent technical training preferred in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance
• 2 years mechanical maintenance experience required
• 5+ years with peer leadership preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide informal leadership to the assigned area and guide troubleshooting and repair
• Provide on-call leadership and escalation management to maintain safe operations
• Lead defect tag management with timely resolution and documentation
• Attend daily TMS meetings and communicate updates
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the core team to minimize downtime
• Coach and mentor technicians for skill development and readiness
• Ensure coverage when team members are absent to maintain operations
• Lead cross-functional teams on scheduling, process safety, and continuous improvement
• Uphold LOTO, 5S, GMP, GDP and other BD safety standards and policies

Skills

Mechanical ability

Hand tools & gauges

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Independent thinking

Peer coaching

Teamwork

Leadership (informal)

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's degree or technical training

Job description

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

Associate's 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. 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, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. 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.

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