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BD · 3 months ago

Senior Injection Molding Process Technician

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Senior Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality and production efficiencies through continuous improvement of molding processes, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing production runs.

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Responsibilities

Train, direct, and support set-ups on setting up auxiliary equipment, mold setting, entering processes and recording processes
Demonstrate a good understanding of process fundamentals. Perform process development tests such as heat transfer tests, mold filling/relative viscosity tests, gate freeze test, cavity balance tests, design of experiment tests, etc
Assist in the qualification/validation of new and existing processes, molds, materials and machines
Troubleshoot and resolve injection molding machine, mold, process and quality issues by coordinating and managing the different schedule demands
Optimize processes by having a basic understanding of material interactions with molds (shrink factor, melt temperature, material, etc.)
Optimize processes by having a basic understanding of detail mold design (gate size, runner size, gate angle, venting, etc.)
Optimize production runs by improving cycle times, cavity utilization and part containment. Document changes and submit the proper work on permanent changes
Assist tool room with pin/pilot changes, polishing of pins/cavities, mold cleaning and minor machining of parts as needed
Monitor the results of repairs; changes and improvements to insure root causes have been resolved
Coordinate mold repairs with other teams and tool room
Support the maintaining of molds through general maintenance procedures (water leaks, slide checks, proper grease, etc.)
Support the maintaining of the process master, process run-sheet and mold history file
Assist machine maintenance with machine repairs as needed
Assist in maintaining the injection molding machine through general maintenance procedures and a basic understanding of hydraulic and electric machines
Report all machine and auxiliary equipment issues to machine maintenance and ensure issues are resolved
Maintain an open line of communication with the tool room, maintenance, engineering, coach, and other team members to assure all problems and changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner
As requested, assist other team members in cross training
Participate on quality improvement teams, safety teams, emergency response teams and other teams as required/requested
Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations
Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Injection molding processesProcess development testsTroubleshooting skillsMold maintenanceMachine maintenanceTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED or 20 years relevant experience

Benefits

Full Benefits
Climate controlled environment
On-site Cafeteria and 24-hr gym

Company

BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

BD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (66)
2022 (4)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$540M
Key Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
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Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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