Production Mechanical Technician- Special Products

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and correct mechanical malfunctions.
• Perform training and mentoring of Setups and Technical Operators to build skills and abilities.
• Monitor and improve machine uptime and throughput rates to improve plant financial performance.
• Monitor and improve preventive maintenance on machines by working with production associates on skills and abilities.
• Identify areas of system weaknesses and work with leadership on solutions.
• Recommend changes to the preventive maintenance program to the Process Engineering Supervisor.
• Perform major machine repair and overhaul as required, initiating purchase requisitions when outside repair is needed.
• Advise Parts Crib Attendant of parts needed for immediate use or for stocking locations.
• Manufacture and repair parts as appropriate.
• Work with Electrical Technicians if electrical modifications or programming changes would be beneficial.
• Propose design changes to leadership in the areas of equipment upgrades, problem elimination, quality improvements, and reduced costs.
• Work with Engineering and Production Setups on equipment rebuild requirements prior to and during shutdown periods (required to work during shutdown periods).
• Work with Molding on maintenance of presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts to facilitate plant goals.
• Understand and monitor plant priorities and shift resources as required.
• Understand the master production schedule and assist facilitators in meeting schedule compliance goals through the movement of resources and shifting of priorities.
• Provide leadership for production when facilitators are not available.

• Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Observe all safety, environmental, and quality system standards.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Education:
  
  At least one year of formal training in mechanical trades or equivalent related experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three years of mechanical technical experience.
• Physical Requirements – Level 4:
  Heavy Work – exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly; physical demands exceed those for Medium Work.
• Mental Requirements:
  Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Equipment Use:
  Ability to operate a forklift, pallet truck, small hand tools, electronic equipment, and other necessary equipment; must be a licensed forklift operator.

• Activities occur both inside and outside.
• Noise:
  Sufficient noise may require the employee to shout to be heard above ambient noise levels.
• Vibration:
  Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or entire body.
• Hazards:
  Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding, elevated work areas, high heat, chemicals, and broken glass.
• Atmospheric Conditions:
  Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation that may affect respiratory system or skin.
• Oils:
  Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Reports directly to the Lead Facilitator and has a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the Process Engineering Supervisor.

Broken Bow, NE, USA (Primary Work Location).

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.