Tooling Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Walker, Michigan is seeking a candidate responsible for maintaining tool spare parts inventory and performing various press operation duties.

The role involves setup, adjustments, troubleshooting, and assisting with tool validation. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and have 1-3 years of relevant press experience.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift 35 lbs continuously. JobRx, Inc. values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of press related experience.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs continuously and 75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support tool validation activities and troubleshoot press/die adjustments.
• Prepare and maintain tooling for validation.
• Perform control checks and sample runs for capability analysis.
• Operate die carts and forklifts for tooling handling.
• Complete production and validation documents accurately.
• Detect and report operating difficulties to management.
• Maintain tooling schedules and inventory.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Basic computer skills (Microsoft applications)

Awareness of standard operating procedures

Lean Sigma program contributions

Compliance with safety and quality policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power saws

Grinders

Lathe

Milling and drilling equipment

Arbor press

Job description

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, PMs 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 gauging 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 blueprint.
• 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.