Process Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. https://www.westpharma.com/ seeks an onsite Process Technician to ensure molding operations run at peak output with strict quality control. The role requires 1–2 years in injection molding and reading/writing reports and procedures.

You will work closely with engineering and maintenance, handle mold changes, and operate within safety guidelines. Overtime may be required in a 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Process Technician with injection molding.
• Associates degree or working toward degree in technical discipline.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Able to write reports and correspondence.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• Able to work with various computer software programs.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds / molding machines for production operation including setup, cleanup, start‑up and review parts for defects.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clearance.
• Complete process monitoring paperwork as required.
• Perform and/or assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
• Handle installation, removal and transport of molds and equipment for efficiency and safety.
• Troubleshoot and adjust processes to stay within control parameters.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Writing reports and correspondence

Interpreting a variety of instructions

Work with computer software

Managing multiple priorities

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associates degree or technical discipline (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be 100% onsite. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. 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

In this role, you will act with minimum supervision to ensure that the molding processes are operating at maximum output while maintaining highest quality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare molds / molding machines for production operation including but not limited to set-up, clean‑up, start‑up and review parts for defects.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clearance.
• Complete process monitoring paperwork as required.
• Perform and or assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
• Perform installation, removal, delivery, retrieval, transport or molds and other associated machinery and equipment; assuring that adequate materials and equipment are at the required location in order to perform this work in the safest, most effective and most efficient manner possible.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, relieve operators, apply solution as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters. This will include making adjustments within allowable limits and/or evaluating materials to assure acceptable products.
• Use Microsoft office applications to complete daily tasks.
• Work with engineering to determine and optimize various task such as: length of time between mold cleaning, mold changeovers, part to part production times, scrap reduction projects, etc.
• Initiate & write Tooling Repair Request when pins, bushings, mold, or mold cavity need to be repaired.
• Assist Engineering and maintenance as requested.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Experience : 1-2 years as a Process Technician, with injection molding

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Associates degree or working toward degree in technical discipline.
• 5 years related experience and/or training; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work with various computer software programs.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Travel Requirements

• None.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
• If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required in a fast paced team environment.

Shift

Shift 2 - 5:45pm-6:00am - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday

Hourly Salary

Up to 32usd/hour + shift premium (1usd/hour)

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.