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?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
Within this role, the incumbent will:
* Ensure that the functions of all machines, tools, and equipment within the area of responsibility are guaranteed and meet the applicable technical requirements.
* Ensure that maintenance and repairs on tools, and if necessary, machines and equipment, are carried out in a manner that is quality-, deadline-, cost-, and expertise-appropriate, in order to produce the products of the plastic production department in good quality, according to specifications, and within the desired customer deadlines.
* Perform tasks assigned within production that correspond to the role, while adhering to quality requirements, manufacturing, and work instructions, as well as safety principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Conducting repairs and maintenance inspections
* Planning, monitoring, and implementation of projects, inspection, maintenance, and repair measures
* Commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of tools as well as machines and equipment
* Configuration of vision systems
* Setup of tools, production machines, and automation equipment
* Reporting and troubleshooting of process disruptions as well as process optimization
* Creation, installation, and adjustment of replacement and new parts
* Conducting test series to improve product quality
* Participation in and support of LEAN projects
* Documentation
Education
* Completed training as an industrial mechanic, plastics molder, tool mechanic, or similar
Work Experience
* Several years of professional experience in the industry
* Experience with electro-pneumatics is desirable
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Good MS Office skills
* Good English skills are desirable
* Willingness to work in a fully continuous shift system
* Team player with a sense of responsibility
* High awareness of quality and safety
* Good communication skills and an independent, careful work approach
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 and/or drug screening.