What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Night Shift position at West Pharmaceutical Services and Careers?
Training for this position will take place Monday through Friday, following an 8-hour day shift schedule, until the second quarter of 2026. After that, the schedule will transition to a 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3-2 rotation, running from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM.
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Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all manufacturing equipment during production as well as performing scheduled preventative maintenance of the same.
- Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- Maintains and updates equipment documentation regarding repair/adjustments.
- Be able to comprehend equipment manuals, electrical wiring diagrams, hydraulic drawings, and mechanical drawings.
- Be able to provide required fabrication of various shields and guards. Ability to bend, cut, shape, weld.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.
- Interface with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in the performance of your duties.
- Be available to work various shifts, including overtime and weekends when necessary. To share call in duties with others assigned.
- Actively participate and comply with all West Health, Safety and Environmental programs and regulations.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
- Participate in training to become more proficient in the working knowledge of and repair of incoming machinery.
- Set up and installation of incoming and new equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Required.
- Trade or Vocational School preferred.
- One (1) year certificate from a technical school or college in a trade relating to electrical, pneumatic or mechanical; or a minimum of 3 years’ experience on the job training (related to plant maintenance); or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position.
Work Experience
- 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.
- Ability to understand and follow company's Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
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