Tooling 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

In this role, you will be a technician supporting the tooling program at the Jersey Shore, PA facility. This includes installation, removal, cleaning, maintenance and repairs with both mold press tooling and trim press tooling. The candidate will be knowledgeable with tooling and machining measurements, capable to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices. Must be able to understand and operate machining equipment including bench grinders, surface grinders, and CNC machines. Must be capable to follow preset schedules, work independently, and complete intricate assembly and disassembly processes with complex tooling. Also able to work in elevated temperature environments, typically when cleaning molds. Must be able to meet the 12-hour demands of the shift, which includes long periods of standing work, coupled with pushing, pulling, lifting, moving heavy dies or molds into or out of presses multiple times per shift. Able to use computer programs for documentation, record keeping of changes made to the tooling. Previous experience with machine tooling preferred but will train the right candidate exhibiting strong mathematical and equipment comprehension.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to safely transport, disassemble, clean, reassemble, and prep tools for production use

• Includes performing trim die maintenance, cleaning, peening, chamfering, sharpening, etc.

• Includes cleaning molds via Salt Bath, Bake Oven or CO2 Mini Blaster

• Includes operation of mold surface texture beads blaster

• Ability to set-up tooling and operate Surface Grinder and CNC equipment with pre-programmed routines

• Perform clean up runs, spraying and preparing molds for production

• Maintain Fremont/salt cleaning tank with appropriate concentration, fluid level, temperature, and solution cleanliness

• Sharpen and maintain scissors and hand punches for production

• Prepare/maintain production and mold maintenance file forms, reports and records

• Complete mold and trim press line clears, tooling damage changes, and associated paperwork

• Keep supervisor advised of any/all off standard conditions, work, property damage, accidents and unusual conditions encountered

• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Engineering Preferred

Work Experience

• Ability to work in standard Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must possess a moderate to high level of mechanical ability, understanding fractions and decimals
• Able to train to operate mold lift truck, forklift(s), and electric hand truck
• Must be able to work most of a 12-hour shift standing and moving around the facility

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior technical education in field relating to tooling/machining
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility using tooling and/or machine shop
• Previous experience in a cGMP regulated environment
• Able to work in clean room environments, following strict gowning requirements
• Willing and able to work as a team to make general decisions within authorized responsibility
• Willing and able to work overtime within the department as necessary
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by the job requirements
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement programs and activities
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.
• 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

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Shift

This position is a 2-2-3-2 schedule, 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM

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.

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