Machine Operator III

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.

o   Works within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the set up and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling and inspecting

o   Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under little/no supervision

o   May perform clean up functions in sterilized areas

• →Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs

o   Analyze and evaluate charts, follows simple diagrams, testing, and inspecting procedures

o   Conducts root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions

o   May monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

• →Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

o   Provides support to the lead/supervisor when necessary

• →May provide training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures

• →May provide support on special projects

• →Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• →Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

• →Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

o   Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements

o   Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• →High School degree with 4 years manufacturing experience including Food, Pharma, and Industrial production settings.  Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).
• →AA technical degree with 2 years experience

Basic Skills:

o   Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department

o   Strong attention to detail

o   Ability to be punctual in order to ensure production

• →Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification
• →Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related documentation

Proficient/Working Skills:

• →Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic