About this role
<p>T<span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">his shift is 12 hour Nights, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, EO Saturday 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></p><div> <div> <h4><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></h4> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for maintaining operation efficiency of automated assembly lines. Provide support to shift operations as request by the shift leader/production manager. Develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.</span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Logically troubleshoots and repairs the pilot assembly line and related bench top equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintains a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Education</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High School Diploma or GED Required</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Work Experience</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">1 year experince with troublshooting manufacturing machinary.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Travel Requirements</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">10%: Up to 26 business days per year</span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.</span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. 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.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening. </span></p>