Job Description SummaryThe Production Mechanic reports directly to the Injection Molding Supervisor. Performs all necessary maintenance and repairs on all machines/equipment in the Injection Molding Department. Performs all other duties and miscellaneous assignments as required by supervision.Job DescriptionWe are
the makers of possible 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. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a
maker of possible with us. Join BD as a Production Mechanic! The Production Mechanic reports directly to the Injection Molding Supervisor. Performs all necessary maintenance and repairs on all machines/equipment in the Injection Molding Department. Performs all other duties and miscellaneous assignments as required by supervision.
Responsibilities:- Makes repairs and rebuilds components on molding machines, granulators, mold temperature controllers, Conair Systems, separators, conveyors and material handling equipment, MAC Stacks and other auxiliary equipment.
- Provides complete mold installation including the set up and adjustment of the molding machine for molds requiring special circuits and detectors.
- Trouble shoot equipment malfunction or failures.
- Fabricate special components as required.
- Works closely together with the Manufacturing Technician.
- Assist Molding Technician as time permits and covers for breaks and absenteeism.
- Perform all duties prescribed on equipment maintenance schedules and records accurately.
- Monitors molding technician's preventive maintenance records, maintains molding mechanic preventive maintenance records and reports maintenance work accomplished on all departmental equipment.
- Observe all safety and environmental procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Understands SAP and how it relates to the PM program.
Must be available to Work Night Shift 3-2-2-3 7p - 7aRequired Qualifications:Education and Experience:- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
- Injection Molding Training or Certification (preferred) Courses listed below.
- Minimum of 2 years Technical Associate, Set-up role, or equivalent experience required
- 2-4 years mechanical related experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Mold technician related experience (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skill:- Computer Literacy and SAP
- General knowledge of plastic materials and processes
- General knowledge of mold design and operation
- Good knowledge of injection molding processes
- Skilled in safe operation of injection molding presses
- Understanding of hydraulic circuits as applied to injection molding machines
Vision Requirements- Depth Perception
- Color Vision
Vocational / Technical School - Industrial Maintenance- IMT 104 - Schematics
- IMT 107 - Basic Principles of Mechanics
- IMT 108 - Introduction to Industrial Technology
- Basic Thermoplastic Injection Molding
- Advanced Thermoplastic Injection Molding
- RJG Master Molder 1 Certification
- Scientific Molding Principles
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.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. 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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. To learn more about BD visit Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. #earlycareerPrimary Work LocationUSA SC - SumterAdditional LocationsWork Shift