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Join BD as a Press Molding Operator in Sumter, USA. In this full-time manufacturing role, you will operate hydraulic presses, inspect molded pad sheets for defects, and maintain production records.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Basic math and computer literacy skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion and work extended hours, including weekends.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Hydraulic press operation: Safely operate high-heat hydraulic presses using standard operating procedures to produce molded pad sheets.
  • Quality inspection: Inspect products for defects, monitor thickness and weights, and report quality or safety issues.
  • Data recording: Maintain accurate daily production records, logs, and paperwork using basic math and computer skills.
  • Workplace safety: Clean the work area and equipment while adhering to safety protocols around moving parts and chemical fumes.
  • Potential transition routes: People from general assembly or machine operator roles may bring relevant manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude, alongside meeting basic math and communication requirements.

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

The Press Operator produces molded pad sheets by operating hydraulic press with high heat process. Spreading and monitoring swing jigs with rubber pellets, Initiates process by starting cycle with push start button which closes mold press to produce 2 molded pads for inspection. Inspection of each pad is required and dinking out any defects on molded pads while waiting on cycle times to be finished and pads to be removed from molding press. Monitoring thickness and weights of sheet pads according to specifications. Maintains and records of daily production, scrap, downtime, etc. Reports any equipment problems or breakdowns immediately to set up or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

  • Operates presses utilizing standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Loads/unloads materials manually
  • Cleans work area, presses, and associated equipment.
  • Inspects product for defects, reports any quality or safety issues to setup or supervisor.
  • Records data on press log sheets and other documentation.
  • Monitors the temperature.
  • Maintain neat and safe work space.
  • Basic math skills for maintaining production boards and paperwork, as well completed pallets of production.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working in manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Computer literacy (capable of basic computer operations).
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
  • Work extended hours as required, including weekends.
  • Work around moving mechanical parts.
  • Exposure to noise, vibration, and chemical fumes.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

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BD

Press Molding Operator

Sumter, South Carolina
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