Container Technician

Company Overview

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®.

Responsible for repairing, refurbishing, and cleaning basic precision general surgical instruments under supervision of lead.

• Buffs, Polishes, grinds, and performs minor repairs on basic surgical instruments.
• Instruments include but are not limited to needle holders, hemostats, clamps, retractor and scissors.
• Surface treatment.
• Red-wheeling and bead blasting as needed.
• Repair, replace, realign to complete full refurbishment of basic instrumentation.
• Evaluate, adjust and test instrumentation.
• Maintains daily work log.
• Successful completion of all required ISO train - SOP training as outlined in career path guide.
• Cleans work area daily.

• Instrument cleaning, etching and gold dipping.
• Taping of instruments.
• Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual.
• Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission and Values.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

• Not Applicable.

• High School Diploma.
• Six months refurbishing experience preferred.
• Previous experience with machining or handling of delicate metal instruments is desirable.
• Successful completion of Technician I Basic Repair training schedule requirements preferred. Including but not limited to the following:
  Pass quality inspection;
  Demonstrate how to find the applicable inspection instructions;
  Identify and list on the worksheet the applicable test materials;
  Identify and list on the worksheet the appropriate equipment and tools.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position could require the handling of instruments that may or may not have been contaminated by blood or other body fluids. In compliance with OSHA regulations, Aesculap will provide a safe working environment for all employees.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.