Lead Operations Maintenance Mechanic

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Sumter, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, with a purpose to advance the world of health. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets billions of MedTech products annually, focusing on transformative solutions. BD emphasizes the human element in its global teams, supporting learning, growth, and personal development. This role is for a Lead Operations Maintenance Mechanic who will operate, set-up, adjust, changeover, troubleshoot, and repair/maintain all departmental production equipment, ensuring production, quality, downtime, and waste levels are managed. The role also involves informal leadership, training, and collaboration with engineering and Automation Control Technicians.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Mechanical Proficiency and Experience required
• Proficient with basic hand tools
• Knowledgeable of feeler gauges and other tools to measure tolerances, torque, and clearances
• Minimum of 1 year as Set-up, Technical Associate role or equivalent
• Must possess foundational knowledge with troubleshooting cams, cam-followers, rod-ends, bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, vacuum systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and ball-valves
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in navigating and utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with email systems and digital communication platforms is essential for daily operations, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to learn and navigate other business and technical systems such as SAP (enterprise resource planning), Root Cause Analysis tools, Tiered Management Systems (TMS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) platforms, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking and analysis tools
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb stairs or ladders throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly without assistance
• Push/pull heavy equipment or carts as needed
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, controls, and machinery with precision
• Good hand-eye coordination for troubleshooting and repairs
• Clear verbal communication is required for team coordination, safety alerts, and troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to safely navigate tight spaces and elevated platforms
• Willingness to wear required PPE including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection
• Must be comfortable working in both solo and team-based environments
• Able and willing to work any shift including 12-hour night shift
• Adherence to BD's smoke-free campus policy (no smoking/electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products on property)
• No false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry (including dermals) allowed on the production floor, or dermals must be covered
• Steel Toe and non-slip shoes required for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes
• Minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree (Major: Advanced Mechatronics Technology) preferred
• Completed coursework in the following subjects is preferred (relevant experience may be substituted for individual courses): Schematics, Basic Principles of Mechanics, Industrial Electricity, Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications, Introduction to Industrial Technology
• Basic electrical knowledge and experience with PLC’s (A/B) preferred
• Previous leadership roles or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates, sets-up, adjusts, changeovers/troubleshoots and repairs/maintains all departmental production equipment.
• Manages production, quality, downtime and waste levels of machine operation.
• Provides informal leadership in a team environment.
• Trains and advises TA and fellow associates on proper set-ups and repairs of equipment.
• Trains Technical Associates in methodical problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering and Automation Control Technicians to direct the completion of required projects.
• Uses available resources: engineering, machine shop, production and maintenance departments as required.
• Organizes and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization and done in conjunction with area engineers, manufacturing supervisor and other resources that may be required.
• Audits preventative maintenance (PM) procedures and activities of Technical Associates and other operations associates.
• Documents electronically PM audits to supervisor for corrective actions.
• Analyzes equipment failures for frequency of failure to modify/update PM work order.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to documented specifications.
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce products within specified quality and quantity limits, adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Maintains equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems.
• Repairs equipment and reports major problems to the supervisor.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with the Maintenance Department, Engineering, or other technical resources, as needed for major repair/production issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the PM program or as needed for smooth operation.
• Tracks and audits PMs to ensure they are completed and closed out in the SAP system.
• Turns on machines and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panels.
• Makes certain safety guards are in position and working properly.
• Verifies that part tracks/rails are clean to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Monitors production machinery as needed to ensure top performance.
• Supports all upstream and downstream operations.
• Maintains toolbox and surrounding area neat and clean.
• Verifies that equipment-surrounding areas are clean during the shift.
• Performs other Duties as required

Benefits

• Being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions
• Encouragement to bring your authentic self to work
• Help each other be great, do what’s right, hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day
• A culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive
• Satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place
• A culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees