Technical Associate

BD; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, a leading global medical technology company, is seeking a Technical Associate to operate and maintain state-of-the-art production equipment while upholding high quality standards.

You will perform preventative maintenance, log downtime, monitor inventories, and support upstream and downstream operations in a team-oriented environment. A High School diploma or GED and basic mechanical skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintenance/repair or mechanical experience required.
• 2 years mechanical experience preferred.
• 6-12 months manufacturing experience desired.
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics desired.
• Proficient with basic hand tools.
• Familiar with mechanical components: bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, ball valves.
• Some electrical components familiar: sensors, photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, VFDs.
• Able to work autonomously and be self-motivated.
• Able to work any shift.
• Must have clear and legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment.
• Meeting and exceeding production standards while maintaining product quality.
• Minimizing and preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels.
• Maintaining accurate equipment logs and recording downtime and maintenance problems.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Starting up equipment and ensuring accurate functioning.
• Monitoring component inventories and safety guards.
• Maintaining a neat and orderly production environment.
• Monitoring in-process quality and addressing issues as needed.
• Performing required Q.C. checks and process challenges.
• Following safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements.
• Supporting upstream and downstream operations.
• Performing rework as required.
• Working optimally in a team environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Basic hand tools

Sensors

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

We’re seeking a skilled Technical Associate to join our team and work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment while maintaining high‑quality production standards. As a Technical Associate, you will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment
• Meeting and exceeding production standards while maintaining product quality
• Minimizing and preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels
• Maintaining accurate equipment logs and recording downtime and maintenance problems
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Starting up equipment and ensuring accurate functioning
• Monitoring component inventories and safety guards
• Maintaining a neat and orderly production environment
• Monitoring in‑process quality and addressing issues as needed
• Performing required Q.C. checks and process challenges
• Following safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements
• Supporting upstream and downstream operations
• Performing rework as required
• Working optimally in a team environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D preferred
• Maintenance repair/mechanical experience or proficiency required
• 2 years mechanical experience preferred
• 6-12 months manufacturing experience desired
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics desired
• Proficient with basic hand tools
• Familiar with mechanical components: bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, ball valves
• Some electrical components familiar: sensors, photo‑eyes, scales, reed switches, VFDs
• Able to work autonomously and be self‑motivated
• Able to work any shift
• Must have clear and legible handwriting

Benefits

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. 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Location

USA – SC, Sumter