Title:  Senior Machinist

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?  

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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:

Ideal candidate can perform machining functions as required in the fabrication and repair of plant tooling and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of Machining and CNC Programing Experience.
• Ability to expand machine shop capabilities and help grow the machine shop to support a growing business.
• Understanding of Mastercam or equivalent for Mills and Lathes.
• Ability to set up, create and edit programs on Haas mills and lathe.
• Experience with mill and lathe tool selection.
• Ability to trouble shoot programming, tooling, and set up issues.
• Support Supervisor and Lead in the daily workflow activities.
• Willingness to train and support in a team environment.
• Analyze mechanical structure on equipment and proceed on a course of action and repair.
• Perform advanced corrective maintenance on mechanical machinery, tooling, and associated equipment.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance, such as, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and replacing defective parts in order to maintain efficient operation of equipment.
• Design and work from blueprints, schematic drawings, verbal instruction, handbooks, or manuals.
• Construct tools, implements, auxiliary equipment and perform modifications to existing equipment.
• Direct shop repairs, projects, and periodic overhaul of equipment and in the event of a breakdown, re-establish operation of the equipment by making needed repairs.
• Perform advanced work in various machinist trade categories, such as welding, pipe systems, rigging and tooling.
• Maintain accurate paperwork as required.  Keep work area and equipment clean and well organized.
• Sharpen dies and perform die maintenance.

• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience
• Training in machining and metal fabrication.
• Must be able to pass a Mechanical Comprehension test.
• Thorough knowledge of plant tooling and equipment.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment and tools.
• Welding capability a plus.
• Understanding of mechanical blueprints and symbology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate degree related to a technical discipline or working towards their degree preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, diagrams, and procedure manuals.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required.
• Frequent bending and twisting, pushing and pulling as required by the job.
• Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis
• Minimal travel if any.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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