Join BD as a Press Operator in Sumter, USA, working on-site to produce molded pad sheets using hydraulic presses. This full-time role involves operating equipment, inspecting products, and maintaining production records in a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Basic math, computer literacy, and English communication skills required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion and work extended hours, including weekends.
Skills & Responsibilities
Machine Operation: Operates hydraulic presses and loads or unloads materials manually following standard operating procedures.
Quality Inspection: Inspects molded pads for defects, monitors thickness and weights, and reports quality or safety issues.
Data Recording: Maintains and records daily production, scrap, downtime, and press log sheet data.
Maintenance & Safety: Maintains a neat and safe workspace, cleans equipment, and reports equipment problems immediately.
Potential transition routes: People from general assembly or warehouse roles may bring manual handling and safety awareness skills, 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.
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.
