Tooling Technician

West Pharmaceutical Services•Piatt Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At West, the company is dedicated to improving patient lives and has been a key player in the healthcare industry for over a century, starting with Herman O. West's solution for supplying penicillin during World War 2. The company fosters an inclusive community with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth, and development, supported by benefit programs that empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of its team members. West is also committed to community giving and sustainability efforts for a healthier environment. This Tooling Technician role supports the tooling program at the Jersey Shore, PA facility, involving installation, removal, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of both mold press tooling and trim press tooling. The technician must be proficient with tooling and machining measurements, capable of using various measuring devices, and operating machining equipment like bench grinders, surface grinders, and CNC machines. The role requires the ability to follow schedules, work independently, perform intricate assembly and disassembly of complex tooling, and work in elevated temperature environments for mold cleaning. It demands meeting the physical requirements of a 12-hour shift, including prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving heavy dies or molds. The technician will also use computer programs for documentation and record-keeping related to tooling changes. While previous experience with machine tooling is preferred, the company is willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong mathematical and equipment comprehension.

Requirements

Knowledgeable with tooling and machining measurements
Capable to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices
Able to understand and operate machining equipment including bench grinders, surface grinders, and CNC machines
Capable to follow preset schedules
Able to work independently
Capable to complete intricate assembly and disassembly processes with complex tooling
Able to work in elevated temperature environments, typically when cleaning molds
Able to meet the 12-hour demands of the shift, which includes long periods of standing work, coupled with pushing, pulling, lifting, moving heavy dies or molds into or out of presses multiple times per shift
Able to use computer programs for documentation, record keeping of changes made to the tooling
High School Diploma or GED Required
Ability to work in standard Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must possess a moderate to high level of mechanical ability, understanding fractions and decimals
Able to train to operate mold lift truck, forklift(s), and electric hand truck
Must be able to work most of a 12-hour shift standing and moving around the facility
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by the job requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with machine tooling
Strong mathematical and equipment comprehension
Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Engineering
Prior technical education in field relating to tooling/machining
Previous experience in a manufacturing facility using tooling and/or machine shop
Previous experience in a cGMP regulated environment
Able to work in clean room environments, following strict gowning requirements
Willing and able to work as a team to make general decisions within authorized responsibility
Willing and able to work overtime within the department as necessary

Responsibilities

Ability to safely transport, disassemble, clean, reassemble, and prep tools for production use
Includes performing trim die maintenance, cleaning, peening, chamfering, sharpening, etc.
Includes cleaning molds via Salt Bath, Bake Oven or CO2 Mini Blaster
Includes operation of mold surface texture beads blaster
Ability to set-up tooling and operate Surface Grinder and CNC equipment with pre-programmed routines
Perform clean up runs, spraying and preparing molds for production
Maintain Fremont/salt cleaning tank with appropriate concentration, fluid level, temperature, and solution cleanliness
Sharpen and maintain scissors and hand punches for production
Prepare/maintain production and mold maintenance file forms, reports and records
Complete mold and trim press line clears, tooling damage changes, and associated paperwork
Keep supervisor advised of any/all off standard conditions, work, property damage, accidents and unusual conditions encountered
Other duties as assigned
Support and contribute to continuous improvement programs and activities
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times