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No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.\nShift Hours: 12-hour Night Shift (2, 2 3 rotating schedule).\nAt 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?\nThere’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.\nWe 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.\nJob Summary\nPerform a wide variety of mechanical, as well as pneumatic maintenance activities and some basic electrical activities on various pieces of equipment to maintain safe operations of equipment while maintaining production goals and quality standards. Other responsibilities include sourcing parts for obsoleted parts and ordering them, documenting all the maintenance activities performed, PM's, installation, and validations of equipment. Will support and help other groups like Process, QA and Facilities in resolving problems, improvements, investigations etc. In this role you will Service/maintain several machines, while learning the others in the departmet. Work from prints, sketches, sample parts, verbal, or written instructions. Interpret drawings, select material plan, and layout work in proper operational sequence. Maintain and setup Vision Systems during production.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nIdentify problems by reading schematics/prints, make necessary repairs on the equipment or system to ensure safe operations.\nTroubleshoot and adjust or repair ancillary equipment like Blow Overs, Bulb Pullers, Heater.\nChangeovers, setups, minor adjustments as required on Vision Systems.\nPerform ink mixing, disposing of procedure as per set Safety/QA guidelines for printing machines.\nPerform necessary oil changes on machine gear boxes and dispose of used oil per procedure.\nRebuild/retrofit machine or machine components as per specifications.\nPerform installation, validations, replacement or decommissioning of equipment as necessary.\nWork with training department to train new mechanics on machine repair, setup and related plant procedures.\nComplete PM’s on or before the due date and communicate to proper authority of job completion.\nSource obsoleted parts for equipment and make them stock items.\nIdentify and locate parts in the stock room through MP2 or other such system.\nParticipate in various company run programs like Continuous Improvement, Safety Initiatives, Audits, Investigations etc.\nSupport projects and improvement initiatives from Engineering, Process, QA, Safety and Operation groups.\nDocument performed tasks for the day into the maintenance log as required.\nSafeguard all corporate or plant confidential information.\nUse good housekeeping practices to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.\nUpgrade technical skills by various educational workshops, on-site or off-site trainings supported by West.\nFollow Engineering Department guidelines and procedures.\nConform with and abide by all safety rules, regulations, policies, work procedures, and all instructions.\nExhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.\nEducation\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nAssociate degree in a technical, electrical, mechanical field preferred.\nWork Experience\nMinimum 1+ year of relevant work experience with automation required.\nExperience within a medical device/pharmaceutical environment preferred.\nLicense and Certifications\nPLC certifications, electrical, mechanical, automation preferred.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nKnowledgeable with machine set up operations.\nAbility to write technical reports.\nAdditional Requirements\nBasic understanding of machine operability and mechanical assemblies.\nRead and interpret basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.\nAvailable for overtime, self-starter, a team player and should be able to work independently.\nKnowledgeable in the basic operation of computers and computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. \nMust be able to speak, write, and read in English and Spanish.\nTravel Requirements\nNone: No travel required\nPhysical Requirements\nHeavy-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.\nWhat We Offer\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO):\nFlexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.\nRecognition & Rewards:\nPerformance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.\nInclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.\nContinuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.\nGlobal Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.\nCommunity Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.\nThis is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days per week\nNo relocation is provided for this opportunity\nSponsorship is not provided for this opportunity\nWest is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to . 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