Production Mechanical Technician- Special Products

Job Description Essential Functions

• Diagnoses and corrects mechanical malfunctions.
• Performs training and mentoring of Setups and Technical Operators to build skills and abilities.
• Monitors and improves machine uptime and throughput rates to improve plant financial performance.
• Monitors and improves preventative maintenance on machines by working with production associates on skills and abilities. Identifies areas of system weaknesses and works through and with leadership on solutions.
• Recommends changes to the preventive maintenance program to the Process Engineering Supervisor.
• Performs major machine repair and overhaul as required, initiating purchase requisitions when outside repair is needed.
• Advises Parts Crib Attendant of parts needed for immediate use or for stocking locations.
• Manufactures and repairs parts as appropriate.
• Works with Electrical Technicians if electrical modifications or programming changes would be beneficial.
• Proposes design changes to leadership in the areas of equipment upgrades, problem elimination, quality improvements, and reduced costs.
• Works with Engineering and Production Setups on equipment rebuild requirements prior to and during shutdown periods. This position is required to work during shutdown periods.
• Works with Molding on maintenance of presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Works with limited supervision and maintains an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts to facilitate plant goals.
• Understands and monitors plant priorities and shifts resources as required.
• Understands the master production schedule and assists facilitators in meeting schedule compliance goals through the movement of resources and shifting of priorities.
• Provides leadership for production when facilitators are not available.

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

• At least one year of formal training in mechanical trades or equivalent related experience.

• Minimum of three years of mechanical technical experience.

• Heavy Work:
  Exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Physical demand requirements exceed those for Medium Work.

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet truck, small hand tools, electronic equipment, and other necessary equipment to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator.

• Activities occur both inside and outside.

• Sufficient noise may require the employee to shout to be heard above ambient noise levels.

• Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or entire body.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding, elevated work areas, high heat, chemicals, and broken glass.

• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation that may affect the respiratory system or skin.

• 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.

USA NE
- Broken Bow

Location/Region:
Broken Bow, Nebraska

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.