Duplex Operating Technician; Wed-Sat

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®.

Globally, the

B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy,

B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about

B. Braun Medical, visit

Responsibilities and other duties outline the essential functions of the role. The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. General:
It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

• Operate all assigned equipment, follows and oversees the standard work according to department SOP’s.
• Work with the manufacturing leaders to establish, implement, maintain, and enhance standard work in the area.
• Conduct training for operators on standard work and trouble‑shooting techniques and evaluate the effectiveness of training.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Contribute and participate in continuous improvement programs including LPMS, 5S, KATA, and Kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot machine/line stoppage, perform repairs, and facilitate the escalation process for additional technical support as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities during machine downtime and/or, partner with operations, mechanics and engineers as appropriate to execute maintenance activities.
• Monitor production quality and take action according to the standard work / SOP.
• Complete appropriate documentation including batch records, log books, PM and DM as required, following good documentation practices.
• Higher level Operating technicians will perform all functions listed above on multiple pieces of equipment as determined by department management.

• Require comprehensive working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization; exercise general application of principles, theories and concepts, and propose a course of action; perform comprehensive shop floor competencies.
• Work under general supervision; may periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• May require some limited judgment in resolving problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers; occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

• High school diploma/G.E.D required, Associate's or technical degree preferred.
• 05-08 years related experience OR technical requirements completed and pass assessment at appropriate level.
• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Regular and predictable on‑site attendance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Moderate work – exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:
  Reaching upward and downward, push/pull, stand.
• Frequently:
  Sit.

Activities:

• Occasionally:
  Climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling/crawling, sitting, stooping/squatting.
• Frequently:
  Finger feeling, hearing – ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), push/pull, reaching upward and downward, seeing – depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, standing, talking – ordinary, loud/quick,…