Job Description Summary

The Planned Maintenance Technician reports to the Planned Maintenance (PM) Leader, this role will be responsible for maintaining equipment through performing regular PM tasks and other maintenance activities as required according to the equipment maintenance plan. Will assist manufacturing unit team with production maintenance issues as necessary and mentor the unit technical staff in best methods of troubleshooting and operational repair techniques. The work is hot, sweaty, and labor intensive/physically demanding, often requiring you to get dirty.

This role must be willing to adjust work schedule as needed to perform essential PM activities and maximize equipment availability. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

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. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain equipment by performing AM/PM activities, ensuring activities are completed on-time and performed according to the plan.

• Work closely with Maintenance Planner to ensure maintenance tasks are well documented.

• Conduct regular maintenance audits of equipment, identifying potential continuous improvement opportunities to improve PM program effectiveness.

• Provide leadership for TPM activities as assigned.

• Support the organization and preparation of spare parts and other applicable materials required to complete maintenance tasks for planned maintenance periods and equipment rebuild program.

• Required to work during plant shut down periods to perform maintenance activities.

• Provide support to the manufacturing unit technical teams as required to ensure optimal equipment performance.

• Assist with technical development and training opportunities for unit technical staff on all shifts.

• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree in Mechatronics or related field preferred

• Minimum of 1 year Maintenance experience required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Mechanical proficiency required

• Computer Literacy required

• SAP and Office applications desired

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 https://bd.com/careers

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. 

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Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 8am-4pm (United States of America)