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title: Associate Plumber at BD in Canaan, CT
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| **Company** | [BD](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bd?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Canaan, CT |
| **Salary** | $21.4/hr - $34.2/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** BD sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 115 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BD.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $44,000 – $150,000 a year (median $104,000).

## Description





**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

**Key Responsibilities**  
*Plumbing support*

- Assist the plumber with repair, installation, and replacement of piping, valves, fixtures, pumps, and related components.
- Stage and transport tools, materials, and parts to the job site, and assist with setup and cleanup.
- Support shutdowns, isolations, drain-downs, flushing, and restarts of plumbing and utility systems under the plumber's direction.
- Assist with routine inspections of restrooms, break areas, emergency showers and eyewashes, water heaters, backflow preventers, and floor drains.

*Preventive maintenance*

- Perform assigned PM work orders on schedule, including equipment inspections, filter changes, lubrication, and belt replacements.
- Support PM work on air handlers, pumps, fans, compressors, boilers, and chillers as assigned.
- Perform routine rounds and report leaks, unusual noise, vibration, temperature changes, and alarms.

*Housekeeping and documentation*  

- Keep mechanical rooms, work areas, and tool storage clean and organized.
- Complete work order close-out accurately, including labor, parts used, and findings.
- Report deficiencies, repeat failures, and safety concerns to the plumber or supervisor promptly.

*Safety and Compliance*

- Follow lockout/tagout, confined space, working-at-height, and PPE requirements.
- Follow GMP and site documentation practices in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.

**Qualifications**

- High school diploma or GED required
- 0-3 years of maintenance, plumbing, or related trade experience (trade school or apprenticeship coursework a plus)
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in mechanical rooms, rooftops.
- Ability to read and follow procedures, checklists, and work orders
- Willingness to work scheduled shifts, with possible after-hours support in a 24/7 operation and potential holidays

**Preferred Skills**

- Basic plumbing knowledge (pipe, fittings, valves)
- OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training

**Working Conditions**

- Manufacturing and utility environment with exposure to noise, heat, wet areas, and heights. Required PPE includes safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and gloves.

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. You can learn more on our career site under " [Our Commitment to You](https://jobs.bd.com/en/your-career-at-BD)”.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location, which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range: $21.40 - $34.20 USD Hourly

# 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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# Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

# Additional Locations

# Work Shift
## Skills

- Labor Law
- Instrumentation Equipment
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Alarm Systems
- Inspection
- Patient Rounding
- Working at Height
- Water Heaters
- Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
- Confined Space Entry
- Equipment Lubrication
- Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Training
- Pumps
- Chillers
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification
- Boilers
- Good Manufacturing Practice (Gmp)
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- Technical Documentation
- Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- FDA Regulations
- Air Handler
- Compressors
- Backflow Prevention
- Personal Protective Equipment
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

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