Production Technician (Sun - Wed 5 AM - 5 PM)

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, monitor employees, material and equipment and perform or coordinate the production process and Quality Control activities in the injection molding operation.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Set up and operate all machines and all related equipment as well as all auxiliary equipment and systems associated with Plastic Injection Molding.
• Operate, control and maintain resin and raw materials, including conveying systems, vacuum loaders, etc., to prevent material loss and contamination.
• Review production paperwork including shift logs, machine operator reports and work orders at the beginning of each shift to keep abreast of production and maintenance activity in assigned area.
• Work directly with plastic specialists or other technical personnel in modification of tooling and equipment to eliminate defects or deviations in the product. Observe and evaluate tooling performance regularly throughout the shift to detect any conditions contributing to tooling or equipment damage. Report to the Supervisor any situation whereby current quality standards are not being met and cannot be corrected through process adjustments or routine repair.
• Assist the Supervisor and Quality Control Department in monitoring and reviewing real-time control chart to develop quality reports and trend analysis.
• Assist the Supervisor in tracking production performance factor such as raw material usage, direct labor performance, indirect costs, rejects and waste and in identifying areas needing improvement.
• Under the direction of the Supervisor, train, instruct and guide employees in the proper operation of and performance of job duties, to assure that good manufacturing practices and standard production operating procedures are followed.
• Perform adjustments and minor repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems on plastic molding line and support equipment. Recommend changes to operating procedure to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain area in neat and orderly condition as specified by Shift Supervisor.
• Work in other areas as assigned.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

Materials or Products

• Care and attention necessary to recognize deviations in the process and to take immediate action to avoid loss of product.
• Care and attention also required in setup of equipment.

Tools and Equipment

• Care and attention necessary to routinely observe equipment for proper operation and maintenance.
• Care necessary in adjusting machines to prevent equipment damage.
• Care necessary when operating power hand tools.

Safety of Others

• Care and attention required in ensuring that safety rules are adhered to and to recognize and report unsafe conditions.
• Care necessary when performing maintenance on equipment, especially when guards are removed or when working in a position above others.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally handle heavy material; work in awkward positions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Surroundings

• Work in a clean room manufacturing environment, exposed to a moderate degree of noise at intervals throughout the day (ear protection required).

Hazards

• Accidents could result in lost time. Work with moving machinery where caution must be exercised.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

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