About B. Braun 

 

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap^® and CAPS^®.

 

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise^® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Position Summary:

 

The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the performance of the manufacturing, processing, and packaging equipment in a designated area of the plant.  Work is of a technical nature where decisions are made within limits of general practices and procedures, but where supervision is available to handle unusual situations. Work is performed under general guidance of the Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, and/or peers.

 

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

 

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment including but not limited to servo motors, gearboxes, conveyor systems, and related production equipment. 
• Performs scheduled maintenance on manufacturing machines and systems during downtime..
• Repairs the malfunction of machines, systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Routinely checks on machinery and systems for signs of fault in order to prevent or minimize downtime and interruptions.
• Initiates improvement on the functionality of machines and equipment to increase its efficiency.
• For more senior positions, might act as a team leader to ensure that the work meets agreed targets by directly overseeing team members.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the field's policies, procedures and practices.
• Will become the subject matter expert at higher levels of job.
• Documents activities accordingly using good documentation practices. .

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Strong mechanical experience working with gearboxes, motors, bearings, pumps, and conveyors.
• Strong electrical experience working with knowledge of motor control, relays, photo eyes, inductive sensors, and proximity switches.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic or pneumatic principles and systems.
• Required to apply advanced working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts, and proposes a course of action. Performs advance shop floor competencies.
• Works under general supervision. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.
• Knowledge of SAP or CMMS

 

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

 

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$31.22 - $49.57

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

 

Required:

• High school diploma/G.E.D required, Associate's or technical degree preferred.
• Related experience OR PBS requirements completed and pass assessment at appropriate level.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

 

 

 

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Responsibilities: Other Duties:

 

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Moderate work – Exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
• Frequently:Stand, Sit
• Constantly:N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders, Kneeling/Crawling, Sitting , Stooping/squatting
• Frequently:Handling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
• Constantly:N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:N/A
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:Proximity to moving parts

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally:N/A
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:Production/manufacturing environment

 

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
 
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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