Senior Maintenance Technician & Process Improvement Lead

Becton Dickinson NA; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a maintenance lead in Columbus, NE to guide repairs, troubleshoot equipment, and oversee maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, coaching technicians, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving reliability improvements while meeting GMP and GDP standards.

Four days in the office per week are typical, with flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years mechanical technical experience required.
• 5+ years maintenance experience with leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance for machine troubleshooting and repair.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Lead defect tag management and documentation.
• Coach, mentor, and train maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, GDP and other regulations.
• Attend daily meetings and communicate updates.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Technical problem solving

Time-sensitive decision making

Independent thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Peer coaching

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's degree or technical training

Job description

BD is seeking a maintenance lead in Columbus, NE to guide repairs, troubleshoot equipment, and oversee maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, coaching technicians, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving reliability improvements while meeting GMP and GDP standards.

Four days in the office per week are typical, with flexibility as needed.