Williamsport, PA, 17705, USA
19 hours ago
Process Technician
Process Technician Requisition ID: 68756 Date: Feb 11, 2025 Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US Department: Operations Description: This position will be Monday - Friday Day shift until 4th Quarter 2025 / First Quarter 2026. It will then move to either a 12 hour day or night shift 2-2-3-2 schedule. 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. **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. **Additional Responsibilities** **Education** + High School Diploma Must have High School Diploma or GED required **Work Experience** + 3-5 years experience in a mechanical related field. + Preferred: 3-5 years of injection molding – machine start up and shut down – mold pull / set activities – Setup and operation of 3 axis robots. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + 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. **License and Certifications** **Travel Requirements** 5%: Up to 13 business days per year **Physical Requirements** Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects. **Additional Requirements** 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 and/or drug screening.  \#LI-ME1
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