Maintenance Associate Jobs in Lexington, NE (NOW HIRING)

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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.

Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support engineering projects, assisting with installation of new equipment including IQ's.

• Assist with Continuous Improvement projects to reduce expenses, improve reliability, and reduce waste.

• Test electronic circuits to locate defects and understand the use of multimeters, scanners, and schematics.

• Install, modify and understand control panel wiring. Work closely with the engineering group to understand PLC programs

• Propose design changes and review with engineer to upgrade equipment, eliminate re-occurring problems, improve product quality, reduce costs, etc.

• Must be available during planned maintenance periods.

• Assist with machine set-ups as needed.

• Make all repairs to machines and notify proper personnel of necessary major repair.

• Complete assigned PM tasks on time and completing all associated paperwork.

• Assist in training new personnel in all jobs in the department as required.

• Responsible for quality of machine repairs.

• Responsible for informing Management of machine problems or other causes of production stoppages per Sterilization Escalation plan.

• Observe all plant safety standards.

• Must understand LOTO procedures and arc flash safety.

• Must complete all required trainings.

• Routinely checks with operators on equipment in a proactive manner for any quality or operational issues.

• General housekeeping and clean-up of work area / safety awareness.

• Sustain a productive work environment through effective communication with team members.

• Obey all company policies, standards and rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules (including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules.

• Must maintain regular, punctual attendance.

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

Additional Responsibilities:

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Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.

• Completion of two years technical school training in electronics, electrical mechanical, and/or equivalent experience in the military/industry, preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in maintenance and repair of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in lieu of a 2-year related technical degree.

• Manufacturing experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Forklift - Must be able to obtain within 3 months.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

• Proven knowledge of basic mechanical drive systems and components

• Basic electrical and electronic knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot problems.

• Ability to understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

• Well-developed planning and organizational skills.

• Preferred understanding of PLC programs and PLC ladder logic programs.

• Must be able to speak, read and write English

• Good interpersonal skills

• Computer skills (SAP, Excel, Word preferred) - Basic

Physical Demands:

• PCP Level 3: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Work Environment (if applicable):

• High speed manufacturing environment. Must remain alert and focused.

• No air-conditioning in parts of sterilization/warehouse area.

• May have intermittent exposure to chemicals;

• Degree of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise, vibration and chemicals.

• When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather & temperature may be present. Inside, noise is the major distraction.

• Safety shoes, safety glasses, and high visibility clothing must be worn in the warehouse and sterilization.

• Some physical exertion, including lifting, may be required.

Other Functions (responsibilities):

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully.

Conditions of employment in this facility include, but are not limited to:

Associates Must:

• Must obey all safety rules.

• Must follow all QSR (GMP) regulations.

• Must cooperate fully with the safety and environmental program.

• May not pose a direct threat or significant risk to himself/herself or others.

• The "Essential Functions" and "Other Functions" listed in this description do not restrict the addition or deletion of any other responsibilities to this position.

• Management reserves the right to change any and all job descriptions without notice as business conditions dictate.

• All associates are expected to know and adhere to the Becton Dickinson Core Values which are:

  • We do what is right.

  • We thrive on innovation and demand quality.

  • We are accountable.

  • We learn and improve every day.

  • We help each other be great.

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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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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