Tooling Technician

At West, we’re a dedicated team 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 U.S. 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?

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. We are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

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.

In this role, you will be a technician supporting the tooling program at the Jersey Shore, PA facility. This includes installation, removal, cleaning, maintenance and repairs with both mold press tooling and trim press tooling. The candidate will be knowledgeable with tooling and machining measurements, capable of using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices. Must be able to understand and operate machining equipment including bench grinders, surface grinders, and CNC machines.

Must be capable of following preset schedules, working independently, and completing intricate assembly and disassembly processes with complex tooling. Also able to work in elevated temperature environments, typically when cleaning molds. Must be able to meet the 12‑hour demands of the shift, which includes long periods of standing work, coupled with pushing, pulling, lifting, moving heavy dies or molds into or out of presses multiple times per shift.

Able to use computer programs for documentation, record keeping of changes made to the tooling. Previous experience with machine tooling preferred but will train the right candidate exhibiting strong mathematical and equipment comprehension.

• Ability to safely transport, disassemble, clean, reassemble, and prep tools for production use
  • Includes performing trim die maintenance, cleaning, peening, chamfering, sharpening, etc.
  • Includes cleaning molds via Salt Bath, Bake Oven or CO2 Mini Blaster
  • Includes operation of mold surface texture beads blaster
• Ability to set‑up tooling and operate Surface Grinder and CNC equipment with pre‑programmed routines
• Perform clean up runs, spraying and preparing molds for production
• Maintain Fremont/salt cleaning tank with appropriate concentration, fluid level, temperature, and solution cleanliness
• Sharpen and maintain scissors and hand punches for production
• Prepare/maintain production and mold maintenance file forms, reports and records
• Complete mold and trim press line clears, tooling damage changes, and associated paperwork
• Keep supervisor advised of any/all off standard conditions, work, property damage, accidents and unusual conditions encountered
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical certificate in Precision Machining/Mechanical Engineering preferred

• Ability to work in standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must possess a moderate to high level of mechanical ability, understanding fractions and decimals
• Able to train to operate mold lift truck, forklift(s), and electric hand truck
• Must be able to work most of a 12‑hour shift standing and moving around the facility

• Prior technical education in field relating to tooling/machining
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility using tooling and/or machine shop
• Previous experience in a cGMP regulated environment
• Able to work in clean room environments, following strict gowning requirements
• Willing and able to work as a team to make general decisions within authorized responsibility
• Willing and able to work overtime within the…