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BD · 2 months ago

Equipment Maintenance Technician – Entry Level

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of high-speed automated equipment used in the manufacturing of medical devices, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs while supporting production teams.

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Responsibilities

Perform hands-on maintenance and improvement activities on high-speed automated equipment
Perform consistent preventive maintenance checks and find opportunities for continuous improvement
Repair and maintain equipment; advance significant issues to the manufacturing technical lead
Operate, set up, adjust, and perform changeovers on production equipment
Monitor and maintain production quality, minimize downtime, and reduce waste
Document PM audits and corrective actions electronically in SAP. Analyze equipment failure trends and update PM work orders accordingly
Maintain equipment to meet quality and quantity standards, including cleaning and adjustments
Keep detailed equipment logs for downtime and maintenance activities. Coordinate major repairs with Maintenance, Engineering, and other technical teams
Ensure completion and closure of PM tasks in SAP
Verify machine functionality and safety guards before operation
Monitor production machinery for optimal performance and safety compliance
Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage, and report hazards promptly
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve operational goals
Maintain a clean, organized work area in compliance with GMP and 5S standards
Use hand tools and basic electrical/mechanical tools for maintenance tasks

Qualification

Mechanical fundamentalsElectrical fundamentalsPLC familiaritySAPGMP complianceBasic communicationCommitment to safetyTeamworkProblem-solvingCustomer-focused attitude

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Basic oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Basic fixing and decision-making skills
Mechanical and electrical fundamentals
Control systems, robotics, and automation basics
PLC and vision system familiarity
Quality systems and GMP compliance
Basic ERP systems (SAP)
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Customer-focused attitude
Dedicated and proactive
Commitment to safety and quality
Continuous improvement approach

Preferred

Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology
3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred

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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