Process Technician Molding

West Pharmaceutical Services•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will act with minimum supervision to ensure that the molding and extrusion processes operate at maximum output while maintaining the highest quality. 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? 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
No min required

Nice To Haves

Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

Prepare molds / molding press for production operation including but not limited to set-up, clean-up and conditioning runs and eccentricity checks.
Perform or assist with molding press line clears if 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 operator techniques and/or evaluating materials to ensure acceptable products.
Apply mold release or CO2 cleaning as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters to ensure the highest quality level.
Use Infinity software to monitor flange or web thickness data.
Work with mold cleaning to determine and optimize various tasks such as: length of time between mold cleaning, the best type of surface preparation for each mold and product, and to continue to work on faster mold changeovers.
Initiate & write Tooling Repair Request when pins, bushings, mold, or mold cavity need to be replaced.
Mix proper silicone spray when required for specific formulations.
Assist Engineering and maintenance as requested.
Operate Forklifts.
Perform other work assignments as directed by the Area Manager.