R-Equipment Specialist

Overview

Equipment Specialist (ES) reports directly to the Department Line Shift Supervisor and is responsible for performing routine set up, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment via manual or semi-automated means. The ES controls and adjusts machine settings, inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality, and removes defective product, packaging, and component material. They assist with root-cause analysis for process or product exceptions and identify or escalate issues related to machine performance or product quality.

The ES must be able to run all areas in Packaging (Boxer, Operator and utilities) and be capable of moving pallets or bins (approximately 400 pounds) with a manual or electric pallet jack.

Shift
: B Shift — 12 hour rotating shift (5:45 PM – 5:50 AM), scheduled to work 7 days in a 14-day period (2 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off; every other weekend off).

• 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.
• Drives to meet or exceed all expected line/zone performance by maintaining open communication to ensure problems/changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Safety – Thinks Safe, Acts Safe. Reports any accident or potential accident immediately.
• Quality – Determines the cause of quality problems and takes appropriate action per quality procedures.
• Continuous Improvement/Delivery – Actively participates in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including lean manufacturing, 5S, blitzes, shift start-up, updating PVD boards, etc. Meets or exceeds department KAS completion goals.
• 5S – Maintains equipment and an organized clean area by performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down equipment.

• Must be able to read & write in written English and communicate in verbal English.
• Ability to effectively work in a team setting and communicate across the department.
• Punctual and accountable for attendance in accordance with company policies to ensure production.
• Ability to work on semi-routine assignments with the skill to recognize 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 and Windows environment.

• Position is in a clean room or laboratory manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Must stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods. Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, pushing/pulling, repetitive grasping, lifting up to 20 pounds regularly, up to 30 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently; may be exposed to loud moving machinery, temperature fluctuations, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, cleaning compounds and solvents.
• Vision to 20/40 in each eye and hearing sufficient to operate material handling equipment. PPE required such as safety glasses, mask/shield, hearing protection, safety shoes, hair/beard net, and smock.

Equal Opportunity Employer
BD 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.