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Title:  Technician, Ops, Sri City

Requisition ID:  75912
Date:  Sep 30, 2026
Location: 

Sri City, AP, IN

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

This position supports the production Engineer to achieve the established objectives / KPIs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate Injection molding machine & ancillary equipment’s, Mold unloading & loading, Process trouble shooting according to SOI.
  • Executing production plan
  • Trained in how to operate the machine, daily routine maintenance
  • Supporting and building technical documentation for shop floor
  • Coordinate with PM team for machine maintenance activities
  • Ensure 5S in line
  • Perform line clearance, start-up verification and routine self-checks according to SOI. Operate Data metabarcoding to SOI
  • Record Batch card, production and quality data and comply to GDP as required by the company.
  • Molding Operations
    • Ability to execute Startup and shutdown procedures
    • Ability to do change over
    • Ability to see & change settings (parameters) in HMI
    • Identify machine guarding
    • Ability operate machine
    • Storage and handling of materials
    • Cross check the production details in operator logbook and handover to Team leader
    • Attend & solve break down
  • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

Quality: The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility for quality and conducts his/her activities in accordance with the Company quality policy at all times.

    • Can identify injection molding quality defects
    • Ability to perform online checks
    • Ability to perform identification of molding defects & visual checks
    • Ability to participate in quality improvement process
    • Ability to analyze and adjust the machinery, equipment, and materials to address quality issues
    • Understand the requirements of cGMP standards as required by the company
    • Ensure good 5S and Housekeeping are maintained at all time in the work areas.
    • Practice good hygiene in shop floor
    • Practice & Implement 5S in shop floor
    • Solve problems effecting 5S & hygiene
    • Ensure that products conform to the requirements of our customers and meet full customer Satisfaction
    • Ensure products that are cost effective without prejudice to the required standard of performance, reliability and quality
    • Adhering to the processes and procedures that apply to quality
    • Ensure that all operations in your area of responsibilities are comply with GMP ISO 9001: 2015 & ISO 15378:2017.

SOI: The job holder of all relevant SOPs as per Company as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

Safety: The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility towards health and safety in accordance with the company’s safety policy at all times.

    • Implementation of minimum safety behavior
    • Understand the accident reporting procedures
    • Maintain safe work area
    • Fulfils all key processes tagging machine (LOTO)
    • Implementation of usage of PPE’s in Shop floor
    • Understand and design machine guards
    • Identify and find out how to deal with unsafe conditions
    • Support the investigation of accidents and labor protection
    • Ensure all safety features are checked and tested according to the requirements before starting the operation
    • Promptly report any malfunction safety features to the Superior immediately for corrective action.
    • Work safely by not causing unsafe conditions or doing unsafe acts
    • Adhering to the processes and procedures that apply to Health and Safety conformance.

Lean: Support and contribute actively in Lean sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.

    • Take initiatives to reduce waste by switching off the machinery if it is not operating for a prolong period (eg. Weekend / public holiday etc), switch of the lights and air conditioning if not required etc.
    • Support Lean initiatives and actively participate in waste reduction and quality/productivity improvement.
    • Perform all other responsibilities/tasks as required by superior and management.
    • Data mining and information to identify and measure potential improvements.
    • Conduct a review of continuous improvement to get the action and the best opportunities for improvement
    • Share ideas, knowledge and practices to improve processes and solve problems.
    • Ensure continuous improvement process to support the goals of quality and safety.

Education

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Plastic processing - CIPET.

Work Experience

  • Must have  1-3 years of hands-on working experience in Injection molding preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must possess an acute attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills, i.e. use a mouse/keyboard.
  • Ability to apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • General use of computer work station and ability to use SAP commands is preferred
  • Must be willing and able to work as a team member and make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities
  • Must be able to train and guide others as required.
  • Must be able to read and write in English

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

  • Able to perform shift work
  • Must be a team player

 

 

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.

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