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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Walker, MI
Industry
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Website
http://www.westpharma.com/
About Company
Leadership in Drug Administration Systems and Components Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies around the world rely on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for standard-setting systems and device components for parenterally administered medicines.
West applies proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing innovation to advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed and rapid market availability of
pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.
Skills
Computer Softwareunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Machining Operationsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Molding Processesunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Safetyunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Startupunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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