About this role
<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 style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H4 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H4> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining operation efficiency of automated assembly lines by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing automation equipment. Provide support to shift operations as request by the shift leader/production manager. You must also develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all automation equipment during production as well as performing scheduled preventative maintenance of the same.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with installation, set up and validation of incoming automation equipment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Interface with PLC of all equipment utilizing PLC controls for troubleshooting and optimization of process.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with Control Engineers on special projects, process improvements and updates</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist maintenance technicians on repairs outside of automation scope as needed.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a name="_Hlk65585505"></a>Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A<span style="line-height:115%">ssist with the training and development of personnel at all levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High School Diploma or GED Required; </span> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Trade or Vocational School preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">One (1) year certificate from a technical school or college in a trade relating to automation, electrical, pneumatic or mechanical; or a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience OJT (related to plant automation); or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position. PLC troubleshooting experience required.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 2 years’ experience (related to plant automation); or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position. </span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">PLC troubleshooting experience required.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Travel Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><div>10%: Up to 26 business days per year</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><div>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.</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a name="_Hlk22113183"></a>While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a name="_Hlk22113038"></a><a name="_Hlk188619384"></a>The employee will be required to work one of the following shifts schedules</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">8 hr shifts schedule with overtime when needed (including weekends) or call-in work</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">12 hr shift schedule which includes every other weekend and overtime when needed or call-in work.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection required on the manufacturing floor. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Exposure to heat and cold.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be required to work in a fast-paced environment and be a self-starter able to work successfully and efficiently with minimal direction or supervision.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Job requires mental skill or ability such as communication, decision making (sometimes quick), interpreting data, reading or writing, organization, problem solving, understand direction, etc.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Shift</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Training would take place day shift for several weeks then move to a 2-2-3-2 Night shift 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM </span></p></div></div></div><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> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-ME</span></p>