Sr Process Techician

West Pharmaceutical Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks an experienced Molding Technician to ensure molding and extrusion processes operate at maximum output with top quality under minimal supervision. The role requires 5+ years in molding operations or related mechanical/automation experience, strong knowledge of hydraulics and automation, and ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.

Shift: 12-hour days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or pursuing technical degree preferred.
• Current or prior molding/automation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds and presses for production, including setup and condition runs.
• Ensure molding machines and equipment meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Set up machines, read blueprints, and inspect products with calipers and testers.
• Monitor scrap rates and cycle times; implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Perform mold changes and machine maintenance requests as needed.
• Support engineering/maintenance teams and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Quality control

Lean Sigma

Troubleshooting

Molding operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Molding/automation certification (preferred)

Tools

Blueprints

Optical comparators

Molding presses

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

In this role, you will ensure that the molding and extrusion processes operate at maximum output while maintaining the highest quality, with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare molds and molding presses for production operations, including but not limited to setup, cleanup, and conditioning runs, and perform eccentricity checks.
• Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected automated systems are set to regulatory parameters, meet quality standards, and achieve all production goals.
• Set up and start molding machines, read blueprints, and check products using calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clears when required.
• Monitor scrap rates and cycle times.
• Develop, recommend, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiencies.
• Perform and assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
• Perform installation, removal, delivery, retrieval, transport of molds and other associated machinery and equipment; ensure that adequate materials and equipment are at the required location to perform this work in the safest, most effective, and most efficient manner possible.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and apply solutions as required or requested; ensure processes run within the predetermined control parameters, including making adjustments within allowable limits, evaluating operator techniques, and evaluating materials to ensure acceptable products.
• Monitor SPC data and control charts for quality.
• Work with mold cleaning to determine and optimize various tasks such as the length of time between mold cleaning, the best type of surface preparation for each mold and product, and work on faster mold changeovers.
• Initiate and write Tooling Repair Requests when pins, bushings, molds, or mold cavities need replacement.
• Initiate and write maintenance repair requests as needed.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance teams as requested.
• operate forklifts if required.
• Conform with and abide by all laws, regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Associate’s degree or working toward degree in technical discipline preferred.
• Current or prior molding/automation certification prefered.

Work Experience

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in molding operations or related mechanical/automation experience required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must possess knowledge of machinery, including hydraulics, electrical and solid state components, and secondary equipment such as grinders, trim presses, and chillers.
• Must be able to independently solve technical and/or mechanical issues.
• 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 and manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Certification in First Aid or CPR.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• 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

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally required to work on different shifts.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls.
• Frequently required to stand, talk and hear for long periods of time.
• Must be able lift and/or move up to 50 pounds during mold setups and removals.
• Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer

Shift

This position is a 12 hour day shift, 5:00 AM - 5:15 PM, three days one week, four days the following week.

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.