Back-Up Line Mechanic

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 MedTech 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. 

Back-Up Line Mechanic

This position is for a Day (C) Shift 6AM-6PM

Perform routine and non-routine adjustments and repairs to production equipment within the cell. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and machinery malfunctions and make major and minor repairs as required. Determine the need for additional support from the Senior Maintenance Mechanic and/or the Electronic Technician. Perform preventative maintenance on all production machinery within the cell on a scheduled frequency to assure optimum equipment efficiency with minimum downtime. Monitor equipment within the cell to identify machinery components which are nearing failure and schedule repairs to be made. Stay in sync with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Follow all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Examine inoperative or malfunctioning production equipment and machinery and diagnose source of trouble (mechanical, electrical, or electronic).

Determine what support functions are needed (mechanical or electronic) and coordinate and assist with repairs.

Dismantle machinery and perform routine and non-routine repairs.

Replace broken or defective standard parts with stock items.

If a defective part is not a stock item, coordinate the manufacture of replacement parts with the Senior Maintenance Mechanic.

Reassemble machines and fine tune and adjust equipment under both static and dynamic conditions.

Oil, lubricate, and maintain production equipment to support of the Preventative Maintenance Program.

Adhere to the established Preventative Maintenance schedules and remain in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Keep required maintenance records.

As required, perform functional operating adjustments on equipment when requested by Machine Operators or Production Supervisors to obtain quality production.

Participate in training and cross-training efforts of the mechanics and operators.

Assist the machine operators with set-up and changeovers to ensure minimum downtime.

Participate in plant safety programs and ensure equipment within the cell is operating in a safe manner.

Understand and use the lockout/tag out system.

Know and understand scrap, up-time, and volume.

Operate equipment to meet production needs of team.

Align with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.

Follow all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience in repairing industrial equipment, machinery, or high speed assembly equipment is required.

Basic understanding of math

Must be able to speak, read, and understand instructions in English.

A working knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Be able to follow verbal instructions and understand both metric and American measuring systems.

Other Position Details:

Temperature control environment- great for summer

Every other weekend off

Clean and safety driven

Work 15 days a month

On site gym- 24 hour- great for night shift

On site cafeteria

Shift differentials

Significant PTO

Non-elective 401k- automatic company contribution

Significant room for professional growth

Healthy Lives Program

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health.