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Job Summary
The Polymer Apprentice will be responsible for the efficient set up and operation of polymer processing lines in the fields of injection moulding for the production of plastic components relevant to industry standards. Responsible for operating moulding and any auxiliary equipment. Responsible for inspecting product to a pre-determined specification and completing all documentation necessary to provide quality, production and traceability records in accordance with ISO9002/EN46002/ISO14001 standards/ customer specifications. Responsible for making technical adjustments to the machine as required. Reports to the Moulding Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Take part in phased college semesters in accordance with course requirements and ensure course work and exams are completed and passed.
- Ensures the quality of the parts produced by inspecting parts visually and through measuring devices.
- Supporting the shift and Shift Supervisor by reporting on/resolving process/technical issues.
- Ensure the machine settings as per the validated status are recorded on relevant documentation if applicable.
- Attend production meetings as required.
- Attend to all incidents of downtime and record in the relevant documentation on a daily basis.
- Define machine status on OEE System in order to determine machine downtime and run time.
- Assisting with the introduction and validation of new tooling as required.
- Work closely with maintenance, tool room and process engineers to ensure technical support for the room.
- Completes Tool changes.
- Provide assistance, support, and training to operators on the shift.
- Performs line clearance in conjunction with the relevant procedures.
- Maintaining accuracy of batch documentation at all times and ensuring that it is filled in and right first time.
- Ensure that machines are stopped and started as per the relevant start up procedures in manufacturing manual.
- Understands and safely operates all equipment.
- Reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions.
- Ensures all moulding machines and ancillary equipment are working correctly and reports any problems.
- Performs mold cleaning and cleaning of machines/robots and ancillary equipment on a daily/monthly basis.
- Ensures that the correct raw materials are being used at each moulding machine; ensures raw material is staged/ready for next shift.
- Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping.
- Maintains and updates assigned measures of performance, in conjunction with the Production Group leader.
- Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements training, and regulations.
- Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
- Act in accordance with the company’s guiding principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
- Develops and maintains methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of ISO 9001/ ISO 13485 / ISO 14001.
- Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
Education
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent, Grade 06 at ordinary level in 5 subjects, 2 of which must be math’s and a language (English or Irish)
Basic Qualifications
- Willing to travel and temporary relocation to complete educational modules.
- Flexibility to adapt to required working pattern which will include days and shift.
- Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
- Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be willing to work on a shift basis in the business.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Previous experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to work on their own initiative.
- Previous production work experience in an injection-moulding environment would be an advantage.
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
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.
Mental Requirements
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
Must be able to deal with all levels of employees and work across various departments.
Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments.
Establishes relationships with the customers and Equipment/ Raw Material suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
