MOLDING SPECIALIST
About this role
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.


Job Description
Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide direct technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering operations, including equipment setup, adjustment, and process validation.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or process-related failures in injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment (PLCs, vision systems, thermoregulators, robots, etc.).
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds, machinery, and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Configure tooling, perform quick model changes (SMED), and ensure compliance with process parameters.
- Document process adjustments and keep technical records updated (run sheets, spare parts lists, PM).
- Participate in the installation of new machinery and equipment, as well as the implementation of new manufacturing processes (automation, semi-automation).
- Support process validations, FAT with suppliers, and testing of equipment, methods, and accessories.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and waste elimination.
- Analyze time and motion, and propose actions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams for technical troubleshooting.
- Train operators and Molding Spec.s on proper equipment and process usage.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and environmental regulations (including RCRA).
- Coordinate with engineering, supervisors, and suppliers for mold and tooling repair, design, or improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, aligned with the strategic business priorities.
Requirements
- Completed technical degree or TSU in Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electricity, Plastics, Industrial Maintenance, or related fields.
- Preferred, University-level studies (incomplete or completed) in related Engineering disciplines.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in maintenance, operation, or technical support in injection molding, automated manufacturing, or plastics processing.
- Knowledge in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
- Experience in diagnosing and solving mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
- Preferred experience in validations, FAT, SMED, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
- Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
- Experience in injection molding processes, mold changes, material handling, and machine operation.
- Familiarity with scientific molding, Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Ability to introduce new methods, tools, fixtures, and equipment on the production floor.
- Basic PLC programming and knowledge of electrical installations.
- Proficiency with measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and comparators.
- Familiarity with workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, grinders).
- Preferred experience with crane and forklift operation.
- Intermediate math skills (basic operations with fractions, decimals, and measurement units).
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows and Office).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude, proactive, dynamic, team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Desirable: ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
BD values equity in the workplace, without discrimination against any disability, social class, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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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Company at a glance
BD is one of the world's largest medical technology companies that produce and sell medical equipment, medical systems and reagents, dedicated to improving human health around the world.
BD focuses on improving drug treatment, improving the quality and speed of diagnosis of infectious diseases, and promoting the research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines.
BD has strong research and development capabilities to fight many of the world's most intractable diseases.
Founded in New York in 1897, the company is headquartered in Franklin Lake, New Jersey, USA and employs more than 25000 people in about 50 countries around the world.
The company's clients include medical institutions, life sciences research institutes, clinical laboratories, industrial units and the general public.
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