Join BD as a Production Mechanical Technician in Broken Bow, USA. This full-time role involves working a 12-hour nights shift, providing vital mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair support to optimize manufacturing throughput and machine uptime.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of mechanical technical experience
At least one year of formal training in mechanical trades or equivalent related experience
Ability to read, write, and understand English
Must be a licensed forklift operator
Skills & Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance: Diagnoses and corrects mechanical malfunctions to ensure continuous manufacturing operations.
Machine Repair: Performs major machine repairs, overhauls, and manufactures or repairs parts as appropriate.
Preventive Maintenance: Monitors and improves preventive maintenance programs and machine uptime by working with production associates.
Training and Mentoring: Trains and mentors technical operators and setups to build skills and abilities in machine adjustments and maintenance.
Potential transition routes: People from maintenance mechanic or industrial technician roles may bring relevant mechanical and troubleshooting skills, alongside meeting the hands-on technical 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
12/hr Nights Shift Position
Job Summary: Provides technical support for manufacturing departments in the area of mechanical maintenance. Works directly with Manufacturing Supervisor and Process Engineering Supervisor when design changes would yield benefits. This position is accountable in obtaining required throughput rates and works with and through the Production and Engineering to achieve these goals. This may require this position to train technical people on machine adjustments and maintenance as well as machine monitoring to diagnose problems. This position and the Manufacturing Supervisor run the Production areas on their respective shifts through working together to resolve technical/mechanical deficiencies as well as on areas that personnel lack training and expertise in mechanical areas.
Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
Diagnoses and corrects mechanical malfunctions.
Performs training and mentoring of setups and technical operators to build skills and abilities.
Monitors and improves machine uptime and throughput rates to improve Plant financial performance.
Monitors and improves preventative maintenance on machines by working with production associates on skills and abilities. Identifies areas of system weaknesses and works through and with leadership on solutions.
Recommends changes to the preventive maintenance program to Process Engineering Supervisor.
Performs major machine repair and overhaul as required, initiating purchase requisitions when outside repair is needed.
Advises Parts Crib Attendant of parts needed for immediate use or for stocking locations.
Manufactures and repairs parts as appropriate.
Works with Electrical Technicians if electrical modifications or programming changes would be beneficial.
Education and Experience: Education
Requires at least one year of formal training in mechanical trades or equivalent related experience.
Experience
Requires a minimum of 3 years mechanical technical experience.
Knowledge and Skills: Mental Requirements
Ability to read, write and understand English.
Equipment Use
Ability to operate fork truck, pallet truck, small hand tools, electronic etc. in successful completion of tasks. Must be a licensed forklift operator.
Physical Demands: (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Level 4
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work
Work Environment: (if applicable) Working Conditions
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
Worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals and broken glass.
Worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
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.
