Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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.

The maintenance technician is one of a team that aims for maximum effectiveness and optimal task methods which include operating equipment, PM (Preventive Maintenance) tasks, and equipment cleaning. Repair and adjust production equipment to produce parts which conform to quality specifications. Perform all job tasks to obtain a production rate equal to or greater than established standards. Perform changeovers and line clearance.

Troubleshoot equipment including dismantling and reassembling of parts. Fill in for crew lead when necessary. Instruct employees concerning proper jobs methods.

• Set-up and operate machines to manufacture product which conforms to quality specifications at the rated output.

• Continually monitor operations for product quality and equipment performance.

• Notify Quality Representative and crew leader/ supervisor of quality problems

• Repair, adjust an trouble‑shoot machinery, including dismantling, replacement of parts and reassembling. Seek assistance, as necessary, from people outside the department (engineers, controls group, tool room, etc.).

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all products produced in the department, raw materials required, and product quality specifications.

• Maintain accurate documentation (PPH (parts per hour)/OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap/waste, SAP (Business Operation Software) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) transactions, etc.)

• Notify crew lead/supervisor of issues with equipment or operators and help to develop corrective strategy.

• Ability to handle projects of moderate scope, requiring coordination between vendors and plant manufacturing functions.

• Perform PM (Preventive Maintenance) tasks assigned by crew lead. Work with the process techs to complete PM (Preventive Maintenance) tasks and coordinate completion of additional repairs during PM (Preventive Maintenance) time.

• Determine critical machine repair components and maintain inventory in spare parts room.

• Propose process improvements to improve cost, efficiency, quality, and productivity of equipment while maintaining change control.

• Must be familiar with all relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Forms, etc.), preventative maintenance task lists and equipment manuals which pertain to operation of all equipment on the line.

• Support business needs by working overtime as necessary to satisfy schedule requirements.

• Assist technical staff on machine modifications/testing, equipment validations.

• Ensure efficient shift transfer through effective communication.

• Participate fully to achieve department’s safety goals.

• Debrief accidents and implement solutions to eliminate root cause.

• Other duties as assigned.

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Internal transfers exempted

• Vocational/Technical School (Curriculum: Mechanical)

• Demonstrated experience in equipment operation, and maintenance.

• 3 years’ experience Manufacturing / Industrial / Mechanical.

• Forklift certification desired

• Knowledge in pneumatic equipment

• Interpreting on electrical and mechanical diagrams

• Troubleshooting and repair, equipment calibration knowledge.

• Agile decision‑making skills.

• Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and non‑standard situations.

• Works independently with minimal guidance.

• Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience

• Logic Control

• LOTO

• Minimal required supervision

• Set priorities among multiple tasks

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