Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift)
Onsite, Columbus, NE
- Job ID
- R-545759
- Category
- Operations
- Location
- Columbus, Nebraska
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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.
Job Description
The Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift) provides informal leadership in the assigned area by supporting effective troubleshooting, repair, and safe operation of equipment. It includes on‑call support, escalation management, and oversight of defect tag processes. The position requires daily participation in TMS meetings and coordination of maintenance activities with the core team. The leader coaches and develops maintenance technicians while ensuring coverage for absent team members. The role also leads and participates in scheduling, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strict adherence to LOTO, 5S, GMP, and GDP standards is expected, along with performing additional duties necessary to support business needs .Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Serve as the informal leader for the assigned area, providing expert guidance to ensure efficient machine troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide on‑call leadership support and escalation management to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Lead and oversee defect tag management, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation.
• Attend daily TMS meetings and communicate relevant updates and actions.
• Coordinate all maintenance activities within the process area, working closely with the core team to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and hands‑on training to maintenance technicians to support skill development, performance, and technical readiness.
• Ensure coverage and assume responsibilities when team members are absent to maintain seamless operations.
• Actively participate in and lead cross‑functional teams focused on scheduling, process improvement, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Uphold and model adherence to company Golden Rules, including:
o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
o 5S workplace organization
o Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
o Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives intended to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve technician capability.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business and ensure operational continuity .
• This role does not include formal people management responsibilities such as performance management, discipline, or hiring decisions.
Education:
• High School diploma/GED required
• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training preferred in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance field.
Experience:
• 2 years mechanical technical experience (required)
• 5 or more years of progressively complex maintenance experience, including demonstrated peer leadership (preferred.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Mechanical ability – Proficient
• Use of hand tools and gauges – Proficient
• Technical troubleshooting and problem solving – Proficient
• Technical decision‑making in time‑sensitive situations – Proficient
• Independent thinking and judgment – Proficient
• Peer coaching and technical guidance – Proficient
• Teamwork and collaboration within cross‑functional environments – Proficient
• Demonstrated informal leadership skills – Proficient
Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://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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