Lead Craftsperson II - BU

Company: B. Braun
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

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 61,000 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 Maintenance Lead is responsible for providing continuous leadership and support to the shift for all aspects of the maintenance department and shift personnel. The Maintenance Lead oversees the maintenance, and repair of all production equipment during their shift such as injection molding machines, blow molding machinery, cast film equipment, compounding equipment, automation equipment and a variety of support equipment. Ensures the execution of established preventative maintenanceschedules for equipment on their shift and ensures preventative maintenanceis performed in a timely manner. Ensures that all work orders are completed and accurate and filed in a timely manner. Assists in hazardous chemical and waste management and assists during various facility inspections. This person may also be called upon to repair critical equipment during off shift hours.Responsibilities: Essential DutiesLeads all aspects of the shift including scheduling of work orders and personnel.Implements and maintains a preventive maintenance program.Maintains critical parts system.Identify, source and work with outside vendors as required.Maintains and repairs automated production machinery and support equipmentReplace or repair parts, test operation and make adjustments to production equipment.Maintain maintenance records and logsUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties. Preform regular and preventative maintenance on production and support equipment as needed.Participate in the Continuous Improvement Team.Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire company.The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.General:It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Required to apply comprehensive working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts, and proposes a course of action. Performs comprehensive 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.Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/EtcRequired:High school diploma/G.E.D or equivalent required.05-08 years related experience OR PBS requirements completed and pass assessment at appropriate level.Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.Regular and predictable on-site attendanceAbility to work non-standard schedule as neededWhile 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.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.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:SitFrequently:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lensesConstantly:N/AActivities:Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders, Finger feeling, Sitting , Stooping/squattingFrequently:Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, WalkingConstantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:Occasionally:N/AFrequently:Proximity to moving partsConstantly:N/AWork 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:ModerateOccasionally:Office environmentFrequently:N/AConstantly:Production/manufacturing environmentEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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