Press Operator

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator produces molded pad sheets by operating a hydraulic press that uses a high-heat process. The operator spreads and monitors swing jigs with rubber pellets, starts the cycle using a push-start button, and monitors the press as it produces two molded pads for inspection. Each pad must be inspected, and defects must be removed while the operator waits for cycle completion and removal of pads from the press. The operator monitors pad-sheet thickness and weight against specifications and maintains records of daily production, scrap, and downtime. Equipment problems or breakdowns must be reported promptly to the setup person or supervisor. The role also involves operating presses according to standard operating procedures, manually loading and unloading materials, cleaning the work area and equipment, inspecting products, maintaining production documentation, and monitoring temperature. The operator is responsible for keeping the workspace neat and safe and for completing production boards and paperwork. The production floor has safety and appearance requirements: steel-toe, non-slip shoes are required; false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and jewelry are not allowed, and dermals must be covered. BD's campus is smoke-free, including its grounds and parking areas. The role may involve moving mechanical parts, noise, vibration, and chemical fumes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Good communication skills.
Computer literacy sufficient for basic computer operations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work extended hours as required, including weekends.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and exposure to noise, vibration, and chemical fumes.
Wear steel-toe, non-slip shoes on the production floor.
Follow production-floor requirements prohibiting false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and jewelry; cover dermals while working on the production floor.
Follow BD's smoke-free campus policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Operate presses using standard operating procedures (SOP).
Produce molded pad sheets using a hydraulic press and high-heat process.
Spread and monitor swing jigs with rubber pellets and start the press cycle.
Inspect each molded pad and remove defects.
Monitor the thickness and weight of pad sheets according to specifications.
Load and unload materials manually.
Clean the work area, presses, and associated equipment.
Inspect products for defects and report quality or safety issues to the setup person or supervisor.
Record production, scrap, downtime, and other data on press log sheets and documentation.
Monitor temperature.
Report equipment problems or breakdowns promptly to the setup person or supervisor.
Maintain production boards and paperwork and keep the workspace neat and safe.