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.
No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
This is an onsite position.
Contract Details: fulltime, permanent
To be filled: asap
Job Summary
* Ensuring that the functions of all machines, tools, and equipment within the area of responsibility are guaranteed and comply with the applicable technical requirements.
* Ensuring that maintenance and repairs on tools, and where applicable, machines and equipment are carried out in a quality‑conscious, timely, cost‑efficient, and professional manner, so that the Plastic Production department can manufacture products in good quality, according to specifications, and within the required customer deadlines.
* Carrying out the 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
* Performing repairs and maintenance inspections
* Planning, monitoring, and executing projects as well as inspection, maintenance, and repair activities
* Commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing tools, machines, and equipment
* Setting up vision systems
* Setting up tools, production machines, and automated equipment
* Reporting and resolving process malfunctions and optimizing processes
* Manufacturing, installing, and adapting replacement and new parts
* Conducting test series to improve product quality
* Participating in and supporting LEAN projects
* Documentation
Education
* Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, plastics processing technician, tool mechanic, or a comparable qualification
Work Experience
* Several years of professional experience in the industrial sector
* Experience with electro‑pneumatics is desirable
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Good MS Office skills
* Good English skills desirable
* Willingness to work shifts in a fully continuous shift system
* Team player with a strong sense of responsibility
* High awareness of quality and safety
* Good communication skills and an independent, thorough working style
Shift
* Ability to work on a fully continuous shift system
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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