About this Senior Injection Molding Process Technician role at BD
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**Full Benefits**Climate controlled environment
**On-site Cafeteria and 24-hr gym
To ensure a quality product and production efficiencies through continuous improvement of molding processes. Drive root cause resolution with maintenance and the tool room on problems involving machine processing, machine maintenance and mold repair. Assist tool room with pin/pilot changes, mold cleaning, and minor machining operations. Under direction of the Engineering Department assists in qualifying new/existing molds. Participate in the team support and development. Capable of performing, when required, all the duties of the Set-up career development plan in addition to the responsibilities listed below.
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:
1. Train, direct, and support set-ups on setting up auxiliary equipment, mold setting, entering processes and recording processes.
2. Demonstrate a good understanding of process fundamentals. Perform process development tests such as heat transfer tests, mold filling/relative viscosity tests, gate freeze test, cavity balance tests, design of experiment tests, etc.
3. Assist in the qualification/validation of new and existing processes, molds, materials and machines.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve injection molding machine, mold, process and quality issues by coordinating and managing the different schedule demands.
5. Optimize processes by having a basic understanding of material interactions with molds (shrink factor, melt temperature, material, etc.).
6. Optimize processes by having a basic understanding of detail mold design (gate size, runner size, gate angle, venting, etc.).
7. Optimize production runs by improving cycle times, cavity utilization and part containment. Document changes and submit the proper work on permanent changes.
8. Assist tool room with pin/pilot changes, polishing of pins/cavities, mold cleaning and minor machining of parts as needed.
9. Monitor the results of repairs; changes and improvements to insure root causes have been resolved.
10. Coordinate mold repairs with other teams and tool room
11. Support the maintaining of molds through general maintenance procedures (water leaks, slide checks, proper grease, etc.).
12. Support the maintaining of the process master, process run-sheet and mold history file.
13. Assist machine maintenance with machine repairs as needed.
14. Assist in maintaining the injection molding machine through general maintenance procedures and a basic understanding of hydraulic and electric machines.
15. Report all machine and auxiliary equipment issues to machine maintenance and ensure issues are resolved.
16. Maintain an open line of communication with the tool room, maintenance, engineering, coach, and other team members to assure all problems and changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
17. As requested, assist other team members in cross training.
18. Participate on quality improvement teams, safety teams, emergency response teams and other teams as required/requested.
19. Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.
20. Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma or GED or i20 years relevant experience
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
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 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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