Title:  Mold Setter

This shift is 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday schedule 

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Job Summary:  Performs production mold set-ups, auxiliary equipment installation/disconnect, frontline technical monitoring & response to machine alarms, part defects and in-service mold cleaning. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review mold setups, cleaning, venting and teardown and part sampling to ensure proper compliance to procedure and part integrity.
• Install, monitor, clean and remove auxiliary equipment to injection molding machines as needed by production scheduling or Process Engineering
• Assist Engineering Technicians with corrective action necessary to resolve machine alarm issues.
• Use control panel data and practical experience to do minor troubleshooting on machines, loader systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate with Supervisors/Leads on the status of machines, equipment and process control efforts for daily production and special instructions to maintain productivity.
• Identify and resolve potential safety hazards in the work area. 
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
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Education and Experience:

• Education: High School or Equivalent
• Equivalent Experience – One to three-months plastics manufacturing in injection molding experience.  Preferred 1-3 years experience with fundamental mechanical skills, i.e. mechanic, repair, drafting or electrical or mechanical assembly.
• Experience: Less than 3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read write and communicate and comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions.  
• Knowledge of simple arithmetic calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers in percent and decimal numbers.
• Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble simple mechanical components associated with auxiliary equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization.

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Knowledge of FDA regulatory guidelines, cGMP, and ISO requirements preferred
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Competencies/Authorities

• Non-US only where required for certain levels

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.  Occasionally required to work on different shifts
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods
• Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet. 
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls.

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.