Molding Technician

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

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Job Summary

Perform day to day standard processes and procedures in Toolshop department and Manufacturing team activities to achieve the established goals and KPIs.

 

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Shift

• 12-hr Nights on the 2, 2, 3 rotating schedule (training on 1st shift).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Service and installation of trim dies and mold presses to obtain optimal process condition and meeting of products' quality requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance of trim dies and compression molds to ensure the toolings are in good condition.
• Carry out first line troubleshooting of defective products and other technical issues timely and effectively to minimize the disruption to production, and escalate as required.
• Dismantle tools (dies and molds) that are due for servicing (sharpening, cleaning).
• Assist in overhauling end-of-life dies with new rebuild kit.
• Ensure all necessary safety features are checked and tested according to the requirements before start operations/hand-over process.
• Ensure proper shift handover by completion of document and records according to procedures and proper housekeeping of work areas in toolshop.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by superior.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Precision Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical preferred.

Work Experience

• No minimum work experience required.
• 1+ year in cGMP environment with molding experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

 

 

 

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.