CMM Operator

 

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 carry out the inspection of tooling in line with company procedures, work instructions, control plans, etc. to provide required tooling documentation. You will support efforts to meet Plant quality, delivery, and cost requirements. A high degree of consistent dedication, flexibility, accuracy, sound judgment, and reliability is required. You may represent the site's Metrology Department through direct interactions with internal customers and ensuring products meet standards of quality and safety.

 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Setup, program, and operate CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), manage and maintain the CMM room, and assist in maintaing the CMM and measuring equipment calibration program in accordance with appropriate standards and schedules.

 

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Perform dimensional and visual inspection of in-process gages. Perform visual inspections using optical comparator, test rubber, and vision camera as necessary.

 

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Perform 100% dimensional and visual inspection of first-off samples and at appropriate intervals during production runs. May conduct visual inspection on molded components; able to identify flash, shorts, contamination, etc.

 

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Measure and document steel dimensions as required by the customer and retain/maintain complete records.

 

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Assist with the identification of equipment and/or process documentation gaps. May perform monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance activities for equipment and test fixtures.

 

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Report defects and OOS (Out of Specification) instances to site management and appropriate department leads and identify & quarantine all defective parts for appropriate disposition. May provide guidance and training to other inspectors.

 

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Liaison with the other Tool Shops to standardize documentation and data collection, Corporate Metrology to develop, compile, certify and transfer all project documentation, and with the Corporate Design Department for change control when necessary.

 

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Maintain compliance with all applicable Corporate, Regional, and Local quality documents/regulations. Review new/updated documents and train/implement as needed.

 

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Maintain the documentation and analysis of, and assist in determining the validity and disposition of, non-conformance events. Provide CAPA input to appropriate team members.

 

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May develop and maintain techniques to properly analyze, align and inspect complex molded components with metrology equipment (ex. drop indicator, OGP, CMM, Micro-Vu,