Technician, Process

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc in Walker, MI is seeking a molding technician to operate molding presses, prepare molds, monitor quality, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance. The role requires supporting production with set-ups, changes, and documentation to ensure high output and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in a related field, and preferably experience in a regulated medical-device environment. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and basic math literacy.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in medical device or regulated industry is advantageous.
• Ability to read safety and operating instructions and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds / molding machines for production operations including set-up and cleanup.
• Perform mold changes and monitor molding press line operations.
• Complete process documentation and quality checks as required.
• Troubleshoot issues, adjust within limits, and coordinate with engineering/maintenance.
• Operate overhead crane and handle tooling repairs requests as needed.
• Use MS Office for daily tasks and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mold operation

Set-up & start-up

Quality inspection

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition ID: 75584

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Walker, MI, US, 49534

Department: Operations

Description:

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

• 1-2 years

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 4