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Job Summary

The Process Technician is responsible for safely implementing, optimizing, and sustaining injection molding processes, molds, and equipment to consistently produce high-quality products for our customers. The role requires strict adherence to all safety, and processing protocols. The Process Technician must maintain a clean and safe work environment per the West 6S program, perform regular preventative maintenance, and assume material handling duties as needed. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support operational objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain the injection molding process definition for all jobs.
Utilize statistical analysis of process data, along with troubleshooting techniques, to redefine and improve processes that fail to meet established product criteria.
Properly document corrective actions using Good Documentation Practice standards (GDP).
Ensures that established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
Effectively communicates between all departments.
Safely and properly installs tooling and applicable auxiliary equipment.
Completes all prerequisite tasks and documentation for starting a production tool.
Effectively perform scheduled preventative maintenance of tools and equipment.

Actively participate and comply with all West Health Safety Environment (HSE) programs and regulations.
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Compliance with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Additional duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required
Associate’s degree in Plastic & Polymer Education preferred.
RJG or similar injection molding training.

Work Experience

3 years of injection molding or comparable experience. Machine start up and shut down – mold pull / set activities.
Setup and operation of 3 axis robots perferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with a variety of production equipment, and hand tools.
Ability to analyze details and strong problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to interpret and apply work instructions.
Ability to obtain a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and process control documentation.
Possess a fundamental mechanical aptitude of mechanical principles and concepts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis to identify and address underlying issues in production processes, improving efficiency and product quality.
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Shift

This shift is Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM.

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. 

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Process Technician