Tooling Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for a dedicated team member responsible for maintaining tool spare parts inventory and assisting with various press operations. This position entails performing machine setups, troubleshooting, and managing tooling schedules and spare parts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of related experience. The role includes physical demands such as lifting weights and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of press related experience.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs continuously and up to 75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tool spare parts inventory and TLCM schedule.
• Perform setup, adjustments, troubleshooting for press operations.
• Operate and maintain tooling including validation and inspection.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of standard operating procedures

Lean Sigma program support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Power saws

Grinders

Lathe work

Milling

Drilling

Arbor press

Job 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?

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining tool spare parts inventory, TLCM schedule, assisting with tool repair schedule, shipping and receiving of tools and tool validations. Perform a wide variety of press operation duties including machine setup, adjustments, troubleshooting, line clearing, PM’s on tool related problems, repair or remanufacture worn parts and damaged machine parts. Will assist in resolving process related problems when required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support tool validation activities including mechanical adjustments to the press/die and troubleshoot when required, verify and adjust parameters like molding times, mold surface temperatures, gaps, bumps.
• Prepare and maintain tooling for validation i.e. aqua line, CO2, clean and clear dies/molds.
• Perform control checks and run samples for capability analysis, on center, visual and diameter analysis.
• Operate die carts and forklifts, install and set up tooling in presses, remove tooling from presses, clean and store tooling, and receive and ship tooling as required.
• Accurately complete necessary production and tool validation documents using applicable gaging and inspection equipment.
• Perform trim check/visual inspections when required.
• Detect and report operating difficulties and/or specific problems to Tooling Management Team.
• Maintain a tooling schedule i.e. TLCM schedule, update upcoming die rebuilds schedule.
• Maintain tooling spare parts inventory and complete necessary records and requisitions for materials/supplies.
• Work with applicable equipment including power saws, grinders, lathe work, milling, drilling, sawing and arbor press.
• Work from prints, sketches, sample parts and verbal or written instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Work Experience

• 1–3 years of press related experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Some basic computer skills required i.e. using Microsoft applications.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. continuously and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

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 [e-mail]. 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.