Join BD as a Press Operator in Sumter, SC. In this full-time manufacturing role, you will operate hydraulic presses, inspect molded pad sheets for defects, and maintain production records while ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
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
Basic math skills: Enables accurate maintenance of production boards, paperwork, and completed pallets of production.
Communication skills: Facilitates reporting equipment problems, safety issues, and quality defects to setup or supervisors immediately.
Physical stamina: Supports lifting up to 50 lbs and working around moving mechanical parts in an industrial environment.
Attention to detail: Ensures precise monitoring of temperature, thickness, and weights of sheet pads according to specifications.
Potential transition routes: People from warehouse or assembly roles may bring foundational safety and manual handling 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.
Work Environment:
BD is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy
False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals. Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor.
Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.
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.
