Operating Technician; Wed- Sat

Position Summary

Operating Technician (Wed
- Sat 5 PM – 5 AM). You’ll support our vision of improving health worldwide by operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, training operators, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Company:

B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC

Location:

Irvine, California, United States

Functional Area:

Production

Working Model:
Onsite – Days of Work:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Rotating, Wednesday Shift: 3/4 × 12

Relocation Available:
No

Requisition

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety.

B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the

B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes

B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

• Operate all assigned equipment, following and overseeing standard work according to department SOPs.
• Work with manufacturing leaders to establish, implement, maintain, and enhance standard work.
• Conduct training for operators on standard work and troubleshooting techniques and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs including LPMS, 5S, KATA, and Kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot machine/line stoppage, perform repairs, and facilitate escalation for additional technical support.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance during machine downtime and/or partner with operations, mechanics and engineers as appropriate.
• Monitor production quality and act according to standard work/SOP.
• Complete documentation (batch records, log books, PM, DM) following good documentation practices.
• Higher‑level technicians perform all functions on multiple pieces of equipment as directed.

• Align peripheral equipment or arrange assistance and complete necessary documentation.
• Perform set‑up and start‑up for code changes according to equipment manuals, product specifications and procedures.

• Operate and maintain machinery: start and stop the machine as needed, including cleaning and restarting after electrical failure or other interruptions.
• Feed materials, inspect, pack, and document according to plant procedures.
• Ensure machine operates within validated parameters, adhering to specifications and safety & environmental regulations.
• Meet operational standards for efficiency, production, scrap, downtime, and cycle time.
• Manage waste: remove, verify, and identify scrap from stations as required.
• Pack products in double plastic bags with proper identification and hermetic sealing.
• Prepare information boards and maintain written records or production graphs to monitor productivity and establish trends.
• Sanitize worktables, conveyors, and inspection tables.

• Identify, report, and address deviations in process parameters or incidents affecting product quality.
• Perform dimensional, functional, and special tests according to specifications and SOPs.
• Visually and instrumentally inspect products to detect defects.

• Maintain records of critical machine parameters and complete required documentation.
• Document required information manually or electronically, including parameters, batches, and production data.

• Conduct routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance (cleaning, greasing, lubricating).
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions.
• Maintain and secure provided tools.

• Follow safety protocols and regulations.
• Ensure all machinery and systems comply with industry standards.

• Notify and keep Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering personnel informed of issues affecting machine operation or process.
• Collaborate with Automation, Process Engineering, and…