About this role
Training for this position will take place Monday through Friday, following an 8-hour day shift schedule, until the second quarter of 2026. After that, the schedule will transition to a 12-hour day shift on a 2-2-3-2 rotation, running from 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in making necessary repairs and adjustments to machines and systems to ensure highest possible quality while maintaining lowest reject rate possible.
- Follow engineering department guidelines and procedures.
- Assist in performing changeovers and setups on systems and make minor adjustments as necessary.
- Have an understanding operation and set up and be able to maintain repair and a variety of machinery with the assistance of a trainer.
- Learn and perform preventative maintenance as required on schedule.
- Complete necessary production records and requisitions for materials and supplies.
- Interface with lead and purchasing/receiving coordinator with spare parts and material concerns.
- Support process improvement efforts and perform related duties.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.
- Participate in validation activities as needed.
- Must observe good housekeeping practices.
- Participate in validation activities as needed.
- Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in operating drill press, band saws, hand tools and grinding/abrasive tools with a mechanical / electrical background required. Vocational program / Trade School training may be substituted for experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
N/A
West 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 [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
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Other facts
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
What you'll do
- Perform a variety of mechanical and pneumatic maintenance activities on equipment to ensure safe operations and meet production goals. Assist in repairs, changeovers, and preventative maintenance while adhering to safety and quality standards.
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