Tooling Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services / Progressive Medical; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a toolshop specialist for an onsite role. You will perform day‑to‑day tooling and maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a 2-2-3-2 schedule (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

Responsibilities include servicing trim dies and mold presses, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety and shift handover documentation. A High School Diploma or GED is required; a technical certificate is preferred; one year tool room experience is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• One year tool room experience; education can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Service and install trim dies and mold presses to meet quality requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on dies and molds to keep tooling in good condition.
• First-line troubleshooting of defects to minimize production disruption.
• Dismantle tools for servicing (sharpening, cleaning).
• Assist in rebuilding end-of-life dies with new kits.
• Check and test safety features before start/hand over.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Lean Sigma awareness

Safety procedures

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Trim dies

Mold presses

Preventive maintenance tools

Job description

Description

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.

This position is a 2-2-3-2 schedule 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

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

Perform day to day standard processes and procedures in Toolshop department and Manufacturing team activities to achieve the established goals and KPIs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Service and installation of trim dies and mold presses to obtain optimal process condition and meeting of products quality requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance of trim dies and compression molds to ensure the tooling’s are in good condition.
• Carry out first line troubleshooting of defective products and other technical issues timely and effectively to minimize the disruption to production and elevate as required.
• Dismantle tools (dies and molds) that due for servicing. (sharpening, cleaning).
• Assist in overhauling end of life dies with new rebuild kit.
• Ensure all necessary safety features are checked and tested according to the requirements before start operation / hand over process.
• Ensure proper shift handover by completion of document and records according to procedures and proper housekeeping of work areas in toolshop.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by superior.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
  • Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Work Experience

• One year of tool room experience. Education can substitute for experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

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.