Process Technician Molding This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity. This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates. 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:
In this role, you will act with minimum supervision to ensure that the molding and extrusion processes are operating at maximum output while maintaining highest quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare molds / molding press for production operation including but not limited to set-up, clean-up and conditioning runs and eccentricity checks.
Perform or assist with molding press line clears if required.
Perform and or assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
Perform installation, removal, delivery, retrieval, transport or molds and other associated machinery and equipment; assuring that adequate materials and equipment are at the required location in order to perform this work in the safest, most effective and most efficient manner possible.
Troubleshoot, problem solve, relieve operators, apply solution as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters.
This will include making adjustments within allowable limits and/or evaluating operator techniques and/or evaluating materials to assure acceptable products.
Apply mold release or CO2 cleaning as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters to ensure the highest quality level.
Use Infinity software to monitor flange or web thickness data.
Work with mold cleaning to determine and optimization of various task such as: length of time between mold cleaning, the best type of surface preparation for each mold and product, and to continue to work on faster mold changeovers.
Initiate & write Tooling Repair Request when pins, bushings, mold, or mold cavity need to be replaced.
Mix proper silicone spray when required for specific formulations.
Assist Engineering and maintenance as requested.
Operate Forklifts.
Perform other work assignments as directed by the Area Manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Work Experience: No min required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, diagrams, and procedure manuals
- Ability to work weekends and overtime as required
- Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry
- Able to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
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.
Additional Requirements:- Must be able to wear and use a full-face respirator
- Stand and walk for 12 hours per shift
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required
- Frequent bending and twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling and working at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required by the job
- Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis
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.
