Title:  CNC Miller Lead

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £40,000 per year + annual bonus
Benefits: Pension (8% employer contribution), 25 days holiday entitlement (plus 8 public holidays), Life Assurance, paid Sick Leave, employee discount platform + more
Hours: Days - 7.45am – 3.20pm + early Friday finish  (36 hour week)

Please note: You will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team in Ireland with an area code of +353

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.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
• Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders
• Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be to manipulate CNC Programs for machine optimization
• Follow all site safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Document machining processes and write SOI's to support consistency, quality, and repeatability
• Responsible for developing appropriate and relevant control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
• Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings in consultation with the CAD/CAM Department
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
• Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
• Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required
• Support the Area Manager with work scheduling
• Deputise for other Leads and Managers as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

• Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
• Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required:
  • Extensive experience in setting, programming & operation of CNC equipment
  • Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
  • Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
  • Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
  • Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
  • Experienced and conversant PC user
    
    

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.