Lead Operations Manufacturing Mechanic

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Operations Manufacturing Mechanic, you will be responsible for operating, setting-up, adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all departmental production equipment. You will also provide leadership and training for associates on the production floor and work with machine shop personnel to improve equipment operation and processes. 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.

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.
Basic electrical knowledge and experience with PLC’s (A/B) preferred
Previous leadership roles or supervisory experience preferred
The successful candidate must demonstrate 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.
The role also requires the 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.
Mobility: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb stairs or ladders throughout the shift.
Strength & Endurance: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly without assistance. Push/pull heavy equipment or carts as needed.
Dexterity & Coordination: Manual dexterity to operate tools, controls, and machinery with precision. Good hand-eye coordination for troubleshooting and repairs.
Communication: Clear verbal communication is required for team coordination, safety alerts, and troubleshooting equipment.
Environmental Exposure: May be exposed to elevated temperatures (cool/warm), humidity, loud noise levels (hearing protection required), and chemical substances (with appropriate PPE).
Additional Expectations: 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.
This is a fully on-site role inside a manufacturing facility.
Able and willing to work any shift including 12-hour night shift
Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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

Responsibilities

Operates, sets-up, adjusts, changeovers/troubleshoots and repairs/maintains all departmental production equipment. Responsibilities include 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. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared up with the supervisor or Engineering.
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. MUST have clear and legible handwriting.
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