Craftsperson - Apprentice (Entry)

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

Position Summary:

The B. Braun Medical  Craftsperson  Apprenticeship Program(AP) is a two tier program designed to provide B.Braun with highly capable, technically focused employees to meet future business requirements. The AP is a corporate driven career development initiative. In order to minimize administrative oversight and maximize flexibility,  the two tiers of the AP are designed to accommodate candidates with differing levels of prior education or work experience.  Tier 1 level will consist of at least 8000 hours of on the job training and additional hours of classroom instruction. The required classroom work will be dependent on prior education and work experience. This will allow the apprentice to learn the craftsperson job to become an Intermediate level craftsperson in their department upon completion of the AP.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• All apprentices must meet and follow all Company policies and successfully meet all program requirements as defined in their departments Apprenticeship Program policy.                                               

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Able to work with limited direction and also understand department specific skills  and process knowledge of the equipment
• Reading: Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work. 
• Writing:  Write reports and essays with proper format punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Speaking:  Speak before and audience with poise, voice control, and confidence, using correct language and well modulated voice.
• Industrial math skills to include but not limited to : Computation, Calculate angles, circumference, area, and volume. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.  Basic Algebra.

Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• A new candidiate must have a minimum one year technical school and 2 years related field experience for participation in the B. Braun Apprenticeship Program for Mold Shop.This position will assist with the machining functions of production and support equipment in the assigned areas under the close supervision of a Mold Shop mentor. The work includes the manufacture of assembly machine components, tooling, fixtures, and jigs.  

Schedule: Yellow Team 3x12 6pm to 6am

Salary Range: $30.28/hr

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.

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 .

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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