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Title:  Maintenance Technician

Requisition ID:  70430
Date:  Nov 12, 2025
Location: 

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, US

Department:  Maintenance
Description: 

This position is a 12 hour 2-2-3-2 Night schedule it rotates so you get everyother weekend off. 

 

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

Management and implementation of facility projects and support in holistic building management. 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. Troubleshoot PLCs in a production environment.  Other responsibilities include sourcing parts for obsolete 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 Engineering, QA, and Facilities in resolving problems, improvements, investigations etc. In this role you will service/maintain several machines, while learning the others in the department. 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

  • Complete preventative maintenance, clear lines, and perform die changes on all trim presses
  • Perform PLC troubleshooting 
  • Ability to use a computer
  • Provide emergency /unscheduled repairs to equipment as needed based on priorities provided
  • Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and installation
  • Complete repairs of process and support equipment
  • Provide guidance to team members
  • Assist with designing and installing systems
  • Housekeeping duties as necessary and applicable
  • Perform simple Machinist Duties as needed
  • Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures and produce drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Read and interpret manuals and workorders to perform required maintenance and service to diagnose problems, repair or replace parts
  • Willingness to learn new equipment and processes as required
  • Comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment
  • Perform other duties as required

Additional Responsibilities

Education

  • High School Diploma Or GED Required
    • Electrical Degree Preferred
    • Combination of advanced education or experince totaling 5+ years

Work Experience

  • No min required required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with ISO 9000 standards and GMP’s
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Agile working style
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime as required

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.  

 

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