Technical Associate

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 o ur 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. This is for E Shift (3-2-2-3 8am-8pm EST) We're seeking a skilled Technical Associate to join our team and work with state-of-the-art equipment while maintaining high-quality production standards. As a Technical Associate, you will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred or equivalent experience
Mechanical Proficiency required
Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics required; knowledge of PLCs desired
Knowledge of automated processes/machinery required
Proficiency with basic hand tools
Familiarity with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves
Familiarity with electrical components such as photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, and VFDs
Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
Clear and legible handwriting
Ability to work any shift, including night shifts.
Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance, repair, or mechanical manufacturing experience desired
2 years of mechanical experience preferred
6-12 months manufacturing experience desired

Responsibilities

Operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment
Meeting and exceeding production standards while maintaining product quality
Minimizing and preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels
Maintaining accurate equipment logs and recording downtime and maintenance problems
Performing preventative maintenance on equipment
Starting up equipment and ensuring accurate functioning
Monitoring component inventories and safety guards
Maintaining a neat and orderly production environment
Monitoring in-process quality and addressing issues as needed
Performing required Q.C. checks and process challenges
Following safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements
Supporting upstream and downstream operations
Performing rework as required
Working optimally in a team environment
Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor