Printing Press Operator (Night Shift)

Job description

**Job Description Summary**
Operates Flexographic printing equipment to manufacture required graphics on paper and film substrates that will be used for medical device packaging while minimizing waste and maintaining required budgeted throughput rates.

Sets up printing press components and processes printed web material through the rewind and slitting equipment as necessary, maintaining required budgeted throughput rates.

**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.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Flexographic Printing Press Operator:

+ Checking quality and correctness of printing mats, properly setting up, aligning, and affixing printing mats to printing sleeves or mandrel.
+ Inspecting the raw materials to ensure the correct web stock and ink are being used for top webs to be processed.
+ Placing roll of web material stock on press and checking web material for correctness.
+ Operating the printing press in such a manner as to process a high quality product.
+ Performing cleanup and preventative maintenance of printing and slitting equipment in accordance with equipment manuals and Quality Control requirements.
+ Making repairs on printing and slitting equipment and assisting Tool Room or Maintenance on major repairs.
+ Performing inventory control and recording of printing inks, printing mats and paper stock used in the printing of web materials.
+ Performing internal scheduling of web material to be processed to maintain an efficient operation with minimum of down time for all changeovers.
+ Completing all material transfers between departments.
+ Maintaining a proper inventory of spare parts for quick change on the press.
+ Setting up and processing web materials on web label slitting equipment as necessary.
+ Maintaining a clean work area to meet GMP requirements.
+ Reporting any safety hazards to supervision immediately.
+ Reporting production and waste according to the latest accounting methods.
+ Maintaining quality of all product and completing quality inspection sheets required by current BD Medical Procedural Solutions business unit.
+ Performs other duties as required.

**Responsibilities**

+ Performs duties employing all standard safety practices as detailed in forklift operator training course.
+ Uses proper lifting equipment for safe handling of materials and performs daily safety check of powered equipment as required.
+ Complies with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies/procedures.
+ Complies with all local BD quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.
+ Performs other job related duties as assigned.
+ Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.
+ All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
+ Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
+ This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
+ Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
+ Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
+ To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
+ This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship.

**Education:**

+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Printing press experience required

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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**Primary Work Location**
USA CT - Canaan

**Additional Locations**

**Work Shift**
US BD 3rd Shift 11pm-730am (United States of America)

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

Required Skill Profession

Other General