Operating Technician; Sun-Wed

Operating Technician (Sun‑Wed 5:00 pm‑5:00 am)

Position at B. Braun Medical, Inc. (US) – Irvine, California, United States. The role is full‑time, on‑site, with a 3/4 × 12‑hour shift on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday.

• Operate all assigned equipment, following and overseeing the standard work according to department SOPs.
• Work with manufacturing leaders to establish, implement, maintain, and enhance standard work in the area.
• Conduct training for operators on standard work and troubleshooting techniques and evaluate the effectiveness of training.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Contribute and participate in continuous improvement programs including LPMS, 5S, KATA, and Kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot machine/line stoppage, perform repairs, and facilitate the escalation process for additional technical support as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities during machine downtime and/or partner with operations, mechanics and engineers to execute maintenance activities.
• Monitor production quality and take action according to the standard work/SOP.
• Complete appropriate documentation including batch records, log books, PM and DM following good documentation practices.
• Higher level Operating technicians will perform all functions listed above on multiple pieces of equipment as determined by department management.
• Equipment Alignment:
  Align peripheral equipment or arrange for assistance and complete necessary documentation.
• Set‑Up and Start‑Up:
  Perform set‑up and start‑up for code changes according to equipment manuals and product specifications and procedures.
• Operate and maintain machinery:
  Start and stop the machine as needed, including cleaning and restarting after electrical failure or other interruptions.
• Material Handling:
  Feed materials to the machine, inspect, pack, and document according to plant procedures.
• Monitor Machine Performance:
  Ensure the machine operates within its validated perimeters, adhering to process validation, procedures, specifications, and safety and environmental regulations.
• Operational Standards:
  Comply with operational standards for efficiency, production, scrap, downtime, and cycle time.
• Waste management:
  Remove, verify, and identify waste (scrap) from stations as required.
• Product Packaging:
  Pack products in double plastic bags with proper identification and seal them hermetically.
• Production Monitoring/Shift Information:
  Prepare information boards for responsible machines. Maintain written records or production graphs to monitor productivity and establish trends.
• Work Area Sanitation:
  Sanitize worktables, conveyors, and inspection tables.
• Quality Control:
  Identify, report, and address deviations in process parameters or incidents affecting product quality.
• Testing:
  Perform dimensional, functional, and special tests according to specifications and SOPs.
• Product Inspection:
  Visually and instrumentally inspect products in process to detect defects according to specifications.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain records of critical machine parameters and complete required documentation.
• Manually or electronically document required information, including parameters, batches, and production data.
• Routine Maintenance:
  Conduct routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and lubricating machinery.
• Troubleshoot Issues:
  Diagnose and repair malfunctions in machinery.
• Tool Management:
  Maintain and secure provided tools.
• Follow Safety Protocols:
  Adhere to safety regulations and protocols.
• Ensure Compliance:
  Ensure all machinery and systems comply with industry standards.
• Communication:
  Notify and keep Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering personnel informed of any issues affecting machine operation or process.
• Process Improvement:
  Collaborate with Automation, Process Engineering, and Quality Department personnel to analyze and improve manufacturing processes.
• Train Staff:
  Train other staff members on the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.

• Required to apply comprehensive working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization.…