Title: Machine Setter (m/w/d)

Requisition ID: 72932

Date: Feb 9, 2026

Location:

Stolberg, NW, DE

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.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position.

Contract Details: fulltime, permanent

To be filled: asap

Job Summary

Ensuring that the functions of all machines, tools, and equipment within the area of responsibility are guaranteed and comply with the applicable technical requirements.
Ensuring that maintenance and repairs on tools, and where applicable, machines and equipment are carried out in a quality‑conscious, timely, cost‑efficient, and professional manner, so that the Plastic Production department can manufacture products in good quality, according to specifications, and within the required customer deadlines.
Carrying out the tasks assigned within production that correspond to the role, while adhering to quality requirements, manufacturing and work instructions, as well as safety principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performing repairs and maintenance inspections
Planning, monitoring, and executing projects as well as inspection, maintenance, and repair activities
Commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing tools, machines, and equipment
Setting up vision systems
Setting up tools, production machines, and automated equipment
Reporting and resolving process malfunctions and optimizing processes
Manufacturing, installing, and adapting replacement and new parts
Conducting test series to improve product quality
Participating in and supporting LEAN projects
Documentation

Education

Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, plastics processing technician, tool mechanic, or a comparable qualification

Work Experience

Several years of professional experience in the industrial sector
Experience with electro‑pneumatics is desirable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good MS Office skills
Good English skills desirable
Willingness to work shifts in a fully continuous shift system
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility
High awareness of quality and safety
Good communication skills and an independent, thorough working style

Shift

Ability to work on a fully continuous shift system

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. 

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