R-Equipment Specialist; Day Shift

R-529316 Equipment Specialist (Day Shift)

• Full-time
• Position Type:
  Non-Exempt

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Day Shift: 12 hour rotating shift

As an Equipment Specialist, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machines/equipment used in the production of medical devices. Your primary role will be to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the equipment to meet production targets and maintain product quality. Participates in all team meetings, activities, team building initiatives, and operational excellence activities.

Temperature control environment- great for summer

Clean and safety driven.

On site gym- 24 hour- great for night shift

Significant room for professional growth

Healthy Lives Program

Non-elective 401k with automatic company contributions

Operates multiple processes on or around high speed automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment.

Participates in equipment changeovers or set‑ups.

Monitors assigned processes to ensure high quality production

Responds to machine faults and restores to normal operation

Participates in autonomous maintenance to maintain assigned equipment/area

Drives to meet or exceed all expected line/zone performance

Removes defective product from the automated or semi‑automated processes.

Maintains accurate records and documents as required.

Continuously improves through the Kaizen Action Sheet (KAS) program

Produces high quality products manufactured per task documents

Maintains equipment and a clean area by performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down equipment.

Maintains an open line of communication to ensure all problems/changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner

Participates in root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues as needed

Participates in tier 1 shifts' start‑up meetings, 5S, and Kaizen events

Supports and maintains a safe working environment including the submission of employee safety observations (ESO)

Willingness to rotate into different tasks and responsibilities as needed

Ability to train other associates as needed

Ability to identify production issues and clearly communicate to support functions

Complies with all local, state, federal, and BD safety & quality regulations, policies, procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

High School Diploma/GED OR 1 year consecutive work experience

2 years on the job experience

Must be able to read & write in written English and communicate in verbal English

Effectively work in a team setting and communicate across the department

Ability to work on assignments that are semi‑routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification

Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process‑related documentation

Ability to analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment

This position is in a clean room or laboratory manufacturing environment and the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

They are required to stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, pushing/pulling, repetitive grasping, hearing,…