Tooling Technician

About the role

At West, we’re a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through the delivery of injectable medicines. This role supports the maintenance and validation of tooling, ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support tool validation activities including mechanical adjustments to the press/die and troubleshoot when required.
• Prepare and maintain tooling for validation, such as aqua line, CO2, clean and clear dies/molds.
• Perform control checks and run samples for capability analysis, on center, visual and diameter analysis.
• Operate die carts and forklifts, install and set up tooling in presses, remove tooling from presses, clean and store tooling, and receive and ship tooling as required.
• Accurately complete necessary production and tool validation documents using applicable gaging and inspection equipment.
• Perform trim check/visual inspections when required.
• Detect and report operating difficulties and/or specific problems to Tooling Management Team.
• Maintain a tooling schedule, i.e., TLCM schedule, update upcoming die rebuilds schedule.
• Maintain tooling spare parts inventory and complete necessary records and requisitions for materials/supplies.
• Work with applicable equipment including power saws, grinders, lathe work, milling, drilling, sawing and arbor press.
• Work from prints, sketches, sample parts and verbal or written instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of press related experience.

Qualifications

Must be able to read blueprints and some basic computer skills are required, including using Microsoft applications.

Skills

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. continuously and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

Benefits

West offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes support for the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our team members and their families. We also support sustainability efforts and give back to the communities where we operate.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM