Maintenance Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services • Jersey Shore, PA

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About The Position

Management and implementation of maintenance projects and support in holistic maintenance management. Perform a wide variety of mechanical, as well as pneumatic maintenance activities and some basic electrical activities on various pieces of equipment to maintain safe operations of equipment while maintaining production goals and quality standards. Troubleshoot PLCs in a production environment. Other responsibilities include sourcing parts for obsolete parts and ordering them, documenting all the maintenance activities performed, PM's, installation, and validations of equipment. Will support and help other groups like Process Engineering, QA, and Facilities in resolving problems, improvements, investigations etc. In this role you will service/maintain several machines, while learning the others in the department. Work from prints, sketches, sample parts, verbal or written instructions. Interpret drawings, select material plan, and layout work in proper operational sequence. Maintain and setup vision systems during production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 2 years of Maintenance Experience preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks.
• Ability to see and read letters, numbers, characters, or symbols and identify colors.
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Nice To Haves

• Electrical Degree Preferred
• Experience with ISO 9000 standards and GMP’s
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Agile working style
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance, clear lines, and perform die changes on all trim presses
• Perform PLC troubleshooting
• Ability to use a computer
• Provide emergency /unscheduled repairs to equipment as needed based on priorities provided
• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and installation
• Complete repairs of process and support equipment
• Provide guidance to team members
• Assist with designing and installing systems
• Housekeeping duties as necessary and applicable
• Perform simple Machinist Duties as needed
• Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures and produce drawings and wiring diagrams
• Read and interpret manuals and workorders to perform required maintenance and service to diagnose problems, repair or replace parts
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes as required
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED