Title: Mechanic Operator

Requisition ID: 69083

Date: Mar 17, 2025

Location:

Cidra, Puerto Rico, US

Department: Operations

Description:

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

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. Other responsibilities include sourcing parts for obsoleted 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, QA and Facilities in resolving problems, improvements, investigations etc. In this role you will Service/maintain several machines, while learning the others in the departmet. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Identify problems by reading schematics/prints, where available, and make necessary repairs on the equipment or system to ensure safe operation of the machine or system
Troubleshoot and adjust or repair ancillary equipment like Blow overs, Bulb pullers, Heater
Changeovers and setups on Vision Systems, make minor adjustments as required
Perform ink mixing as well as disposing of procedure as per set Safety/QA guidelines, for printing machines
Perform necessary oil changes on machine gear boxes and dispose of used oil per established procedure
Rebuild/retrofit machine or machine components as per specifications
Perform installation, replacement or decommissioning of equipment
Perform validations, as necessary, for equipment
Work with training department to train new mechanics on machine repair, setup and related plant procedures
Complete PM’s on or before the due date and communicate to proper authority of job completion
Source obsoleted parts for equipment and make them stock item
Identify and locate parts in the stock room through MP2 or other such system
Participate in various company run programs like CI, Safety initiatives, Audits, investigations etc.
Support projects and improvement initiatives from engineering, process, QA, Safety and operations group
Document performed tasks for the day into the maintenance log, before the end of the shift
Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information
Use good housekeeping practices to maintain safe, (safe is always first) clean, orderly work area
Upgrade technical skills by various educational workshops, on-site or off-site trainings supported by WEST
Follow engineering department guidelines and procedures.
Conforms with and abides by all safety rules, regulations, policies, work procedures, and all instructions.
Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance

Additional Responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

No min required required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of machine operability and mechanical assemblies.
Read and interpret basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
Available for overtime, self-starter, a team player and should be able to work independently.

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

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. 