B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Container Technician
US-MO-Hazelwood
Job ID: 2024-25017
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Field Service
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients' lives.
Responsibilities
Summary:
Responsible for repairing, refurbishing and cleaning of basic precision general surgical instruments under supervision of lead.
Principal Duties Responsibilities:
- Buffs, Polishes, grinds, and performs minor repairs on basic surgical instruments.
- Instruments include but are not limited to needle holders, hemostats, clamps, retractor and scissors
- Surface treatment
- Red-wheeling and bead blasting as needed
- Repair, replace, realign to complete full refurbishment of basic instrumentation
- 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:
- Instrument cleaning, etching and gold dipping.
- Taping of instruments
- 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 by Management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Not Applicable
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.
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Target Based Range
$18.20 - $21.84
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Six months refurbishing experience preferred
- Previous experience with machining or handling of delicate metal instruments is desirable.Successful completion of Technician I 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
Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability:
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.
Additional Information
Physical Demands:
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.
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 finger, 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.
Work Environment:
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. 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.
What We Offer
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 www.bbraunusa.com. Through its Sharing Expertise initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
Notices
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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