Job Summary
To undertake a structured training programme both at the St Austell site and at a local training facility in the form of an apprenticeship to enable the successful candidate to:
1. Learn the skills and knowledge required to safely maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, that is used to produce elastomer products for pharmaceutical packaging systems.
2. Support Production, Engineering, and other departments in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
3. Be aware and follow all relevant Procedures and Instructions as per company policy that applies to the position covered by this job description.
4. Carry out both electrical & mechanical fault diagnosis, investigation and problem solving in the event of breakdowns for all site machinery.
5. Maintaining equipment and services by carrying out planned maintenance and improvements.
6. Undertake projects as directed by the Engineering Management.
7. Manage, track and record all work on the maintenance management system (MMS).
8. Undertake training and carry-out continuous improvement using lean sigma tools.
Education
9. Required: Minimum Grade 4 GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English, GCSE Science – or equivalent.
10. Desirable: Currently undergoing Engineering based training.
Work Experience
11. No minimum experience required
12. Experience operating drill press, band saws, hand tools and grinding/abrasive tools with a mechanical / electrical background is an advantage
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
13. Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects. West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.