Technician, Container

B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC


Job Posting Location: Hazelwood, Missouri, United States


Functional Area: Other Areas


Working Model: Onsite


Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday


Shift: 5X8


Relocation Available: No


Requisition ID: 11587


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:

• Responsible for repairing, refurbishing and cleaning of Sterile Containers under supervision of lead.
• Principal Duties Responsibilities:
• Buffs, Polishes, grinds, and performs repairs on Sterile Containers and accessories.
• Surface treatment
• Red-wheeling and bead blasting as needed
• Evaluate, adjust and test instrumentation
• Maintains daily work log
• Successful completion of all required ISO train - SOP training as outlined in career path guide
• Cleans work area daily

Secondary or peripheral job functions:

• Support instrument repairs as assigned
• Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual
• Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission and Values
• Other duties as assigned

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.


Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• Six months refurbishing experience preferred.
• Previous experience with machining or handling of delicate metal instruments is desirable.
• Successful completion of Technician, Container Basic Repair training schedule requirements preferred. Including but not limited to the following:
  • Pass quality inspection
  • Demonstrate how to find the applicable inspection instructions
  • Identify and list on the worksheet the applicable test materials
  • Identify and list on the worksheet the appropriate equipment and tools

Desired:

• N/A

While 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 50 pounds.

Salary Range: $19-23/hr

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:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• This position could require the handling of instruments that may or may not have been contaminated by blood or other body fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Aesculap will provide a safe working environment for all employees.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.