General Manufacturing Associate (Sunday -Thursday 11pm -7am)
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 employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries.
Summary
This position is responsible for assembling, packaging, and inspecting medical devices in accordance with established quality and production standards. The role includes working with chemicals, machines, and measurement equipment, and requires adherence to procedures, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements to meet the organization’s Quality Policy.
Schedule
Sunday‑Thursday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am. Ability to work a non‑standard schedule as needed. Regular and predictable on‑site attendance.
Responsibilities
- Follow established procedures and guidelines to manufacture products according to specifications and schedules, while meeting volume, cost, waste, and quality targets.
- Operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
- Monitor product quality to identify, discard, or rework non‑conforming products.
- Maintain accurate daily production records to support performance tracking and analysis.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills
- Basic working knowledge of the technical field or area of specialization.
- Application of principles, theories, and concepts to perform assigned tasks.
- Basic shop‑floor competencies; works under close supervision with detailed instructions.
- Limited judgment in resolving routine problems.
- Fine motor skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong hand dexterity for intricate hand assembly work.
- Problem‑solving ability to improve quality and processes, including experience with lean tools.
- Prior manufacturing experience involving intricate hand assembly (preferred).
- Good reading comprehension and basic math skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Flexibility to work based on business needs and willingness to rotate across positions.
- Team‑oriented work style.
- Basic computer skills.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1 + year of related experience OR completion of PBS requirements and successful assessment at the appropriate level.
- Applicable industry or professional certification (preferred).
Physical Requirements
- Work in a clean‑room environment (ISO 8) with full garbing.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequent use of hands to handle objects.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 50 lb.
- Moderate work: exerting up to 40 lb occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, up to 10 lb constantly.
- Constant reaching, pushing/pulling, standing, sitting, and visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses).
- Frequent hearing of ordinary to loud sounds; hearing protection may be required.
- Constant exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals in most areas.
Work Environment
Production/manufacturing environment with moderate noise level. Employees are frequently near moving parts and constantly exposed to production activities.
Pay
$21.38 per hour. Compensation considers skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.