Title: Toolmaker

Requisition ID: 68753

Date: Feb 25, 2025

Location:

Walker, Michigan, US

Department: Maintenance

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

In this role you will perform day to day standard processes and procedures, you will be a customer focused individual responsible for completing preventative maintenance as scheduled, on injection molds using analytical and excellent trouble shooting skills along with a drive for continuous improvement. You will interpret part prints and/or mold prints to complete quality repairs to molds and secondary equipment, perform polishing work, operate tool room equipment, surface grinders, Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, cutter grinders and sinker EDM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Modifies and/or constructs tools, fixtures and mold components utilizing manual metal working machinery.
Able to perform own machine setups with no supervision.
Troubleshoot electrical problems with Hot Runner / Valve gated systems, repair and rebuild.
Understands form fit and function in mold construction.
Performs close‐tolerance machining using detailed blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Uses precision measuring instruments in the fabrication of various metals and plastic tools and parts.
Performs accurate layout of tolerance and angles required to complete assignments.
Computes dimensions involving radii and compound angles.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
Perform preventive maintenance of dies and molds to ensure the tooling’s are in good condition.
Ensure proper shift handover by completion of document and records according to procedures and proper housekeeping of work areas in tool room.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business need.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience - Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Engineering preferred

Work Experience

10+ years of experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Trade school classes are preferred.
Welding skills (TIG/laser)
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

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

Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments.
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.

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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