Calibration Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services / Progressive Medical; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Kinston, NC is seeking a Calibration & Instrumentation Technician to maintain calibration of control devices across the plant and ensure daily performance targets are met. The role emphasizes precise calibration, adherence to procedures, and safe, efficient operation within a team environment.

The position requires 3+ years in calibration/instrumentation or industrial maintenance, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with vendors and production teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Calibration and Instrumentation Controls or background in Industrial Maintenance.
• Good computer skills and good organizational skills required.
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely calibration of gauges and control devices plantwide.
• Enter work orders for gauges/control devices needing repair.
• Recommend appropriate calibration equipment.
• Write/revise calibration procedures as needed, maintain required paperwork.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Support production through troubleshooting of Instrumentation Controls.
• Correspond and work with outside vendor and contractors for calibration activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager based on business needs.

Skills

Calibration & Instrumentation

Teamwork

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proprietary software

Job description

Description

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

The responsibility of this hourly team member will be to maintain calibration of control devices and gauges throughout the West Kinston facility. It is also in the responsibility of this position to ensure the site’s daily performance metrics are met and maintained.

The use of good housekeeping practices will be required to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe operational area to produce the expected quality of product established by West.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely calibration of gauges and control devices plantwide.
• Enter work orders for gauges/control devices needing repair.
• Recommend appropriate calibration equipment.
• Write/revise calibration procedures as needed, maintain required paperwork.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Support production through troubleshooting of Instrumentation Controls.
• Correspond and work with outside vendor and contractors for calibration activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager based on business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to stand and walk continuously for entire eight-hour shift.
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 35 lbs. on a routine basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required at all times
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI)
• Must have valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Calibration and Instrumentation Controls or background in Industrial Maintenance.
• Good computer skills and good organizational skills required.
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written to a wide variety of team members, departments, and outside auditors.
• 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.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policies at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policies at all times.
• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required.
• Minimum one year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Frequent bending and twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling and working at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required by the job.
• Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to comply to gowning standards when working in the clean room.
• Good computer skills to include Microsoft products, and proprietary software programs.
• Stand and walk for 12 hours per shift
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required
• Frequent bending and twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling and working at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required by the job
• Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis
• Minimum less than 5% travel, training as needed

Shift

This position is a day shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday, some overtime is required.

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. 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.