Job ID R-489915 Date posted April 15, 2024

Technical Associate

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

If you are a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, apply today to join our team!As a Technical Associate, you will play a crucial role in setting up, operating, optimizing, trouble shooting, and maintaining our departmental production equipment. You will be responsible for meeting and exceeding our production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels daily.

Sign-On Bonus $1,500!

For eligible candidates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Operate equipment within specified quality/quantity limits.

  • Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications

  • Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits, adjusting, trouble shooting, cleaning, and repairing as necessary.

  • Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems.

  • Repairs equipment within their capability and reports major problems to supervisor

  • Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.

  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

  • Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper trouble shooting and set up procedures, and machine blueprint reading.

  • Starts up equipment and ensures accurate functioning of machines and control panel.

  • Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional. Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.

  • Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.

  • Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle.

  • Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).

  • Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.

  • Continually supervises in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds.

  • Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks.

  • Runs all required process challenges.

  • Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR)

  • Supports upstream and downstream operations.

  • Performs rework as required.

  • Able to function in a team environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • H.S. Diploma/G.E.D preferred

  • Maintenance Repair / Mechanical Experience or Proficiency required and 2 years experience preferred

  • Must be proficient with basic hand tools.

  • Should be familiar with the following mechanical components, bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves.

  • Must have clear and legible handwriting

  • 6- 12 months of manufacturing experience desired

  • Mechanical background, knowledge of automated process desired

  • Working with PLC's, Hydraulics and Pneumatics desired

  • Able to work autonomously and be self-motivated.

  • Able to work any shift including 12 hour night or 8 hour night shifts

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.

Work Environment:

  • BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy
  • False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 
  • Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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