Job Description Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment to ensure consistent product quality and efficient production. This role performs in-process quality checks, completes required documentation, assists with equipment changeovers, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, and escalates issues to cell leads as needed. The operator actively supports continuous improvement initiatives, maintains accurate production reports, ensures effective shift communication, and upholds GMP and safety standards.

Job Description

We 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. 

***Night Shift D-Crew***

Hours 7pm to 7am

Responsibilities:

• Continually monitor operations for product quality and equipment performance.

• Make authorized adjustments and modifications to equipment as needed to maintain process quality and productivity.

• Responsible for product quality; in-process checks, accurately complete all quality documentation, quality documentation review, requalification, rework

• Seek assistance from mechanical technicians & cell leads to meet production and quality expectations when required.

• Perform or assist with product or equipment changeovers.

• Assist line technicians with equipment repair, trouble shooting and preventive maintenance.

• Keep machinery, work area and floors neat and orderly and comply with GMP requirements.

• Perform quality inspections, process tests and record data accurately as required.

• Maintain accurate documentation for reporting PPH, scrap/waste, SAP and MES transactions.

• Identify and report any issues to the Cell Lead.

• Proactively participate in problem solving methods through CI activities, (Blitz’s, Kaizens, KAS)

• Operators must effectively cooperate with the others to ensure effective shift transfer and communication.

• Support business needs by working overtime as necessary to satisfy schedule requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Safety

• Participate fully to achieve the department’s safety goals.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Hold self accountable to follow all safety policies & procedures.

• Debrief accidents and implement solutions to eliminate root cause.

• Hold team members to safety standards/regulations & policies.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma/GED. OR 2 years of industrial/manufacturing related experience

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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 https://bd.com/careers 

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

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