Process Tech (2nd Shift)

 

Shift Hours (3:30PM-12:00AM)  Work Schedule (Monday-Friday, and every Third Weekend - Saturday and Sunday)

 

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:

The Process Technician will be responsible to perform a variety of process implementation services, including mold setting, inputting cycles in presses, machine startup and operation, mold preventative maintenance, process monitoring, and documentation of process changes. Upon completion of successful start-up, transfer the process to the operator and inform the Process/Production Supervisor.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the injection molding process definition for all jobs.
• Redefine those processes that do not produce to known product criteria through statistical analysis of process data.
• Properly document the new process definition. 
• Adjust the process for correction of quality issues.
• Properly document correction.
• Follow all processing procedures.
• Ensures that established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Interacts with customers on project issues.
• Sets tooling and applies auxiliary equipment to tooling.
• Performs all prerequisites for starting a production tool.
• Place process in operating mode after approvals, and transfer process to production.
• Preventative maintenance of tools.
• Needs to be able to perform mixing duties as defined in the Mixing Technician job description on the off shifts or when the mixing technician is not here/on vacation.
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of variety of production equipment, and hand tools.
• Detailed analysis and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to interpret work instructions

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years of injection molding – machine start up and shut down – mold pull / set activities

• Associate’s Degree in Plastic & Polymer Education
• Powered industrial equipment certification
• RJG or similar in