Maintenance 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?

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

Performs all maintenance related duties on process and ancillary equipment within the Compounding department, and assist at Molding and HVP process areas as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance, line clears, and, die changes on all trim presses.
• Perform simple Machinist Duties as needed.
• Provide emergency /unscheduled repairs to equipment as needed based on priorities provided.
• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and installation.
• Complete repairs of process and support equipment.
• Provide guidance to team members.
• PLC and computer skills.
• Housekeeping duties as necessary and applicable.
• Assist with designing and installing systems.
• Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures and produce drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Read and interpret manuals and workorders to perform required maintenance and service to diagnose problems, repair or replace parts.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes as required.
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment throughout the maintenance department.
• Instruct, train, guide and assist other maintenance personnel as needed.
• 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 Required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience industrial maintenance.
• Machine shop experience a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Machine shop experience a plus.
• Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of cGMPs.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks.
• Ability to see and read letters, numbers, characters, or symbols and identify colors.
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Learn and apply new information or new skills.
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions.

Shift

This shift is a night shift, 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM 2-2-3-2 schedule.

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.