Automation Technician (Days) Requisition ID: 69617 Date: Apr 29, 2025 Location: Walker, Michigan, US Department: Maintenance Description: 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 be responsible for maintaining operational efficiency of automated assembly lines, provide support to shift operations as request by the shift leader/production manager, and develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Logically troubleshoots and repairs assembly lines and related equipment. + Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation. + Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts. + Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime. + Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime. + Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information. + Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change. + Maintains cleanliness of all equipment. + Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules. + Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance. + Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs. **Additional Responsibilities** **Education** + Education: High School or equivalent **Work Experience** + 2 years of experience in related industry **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Education: 2-year technical degree + Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus. + Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002. + Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description + Support and contribute in 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. **License and Certifications** **Travel Requirements** 10%: Up to 26 business days per year **Physical Requirements** Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects. **Additional Requirements** + Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. + Medical Device manufacturing requires **strict adherence to standards** . Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. **Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics** . Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. **Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.** 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.  \#LI-9394