Senior Toolmaker​/Grinder

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.

In this role, you will set and operate various Toolmaking activities including various CNC, NC and manual machines in the manufacture, assembly, maintenance and repair of plastic injection & elastomer moulds, press‑tools and other tooling components. You will demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilisation of equipment. Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities, whilst supporting Technical Leaders and Managers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.

You would also be expected to Mentor and share best practices with less experienced colleagues. You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.

• Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders
• Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills
• Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery
• Final assembly activities and processes for new plastic and elastomer injection/compression moulds and press‑tools
• Problem solving, repair, maintenance and modification of existing tooling
• Provide technical support to design & production contractors and site CADCAM & production staff
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Define and comply with appropriate process control plans
• Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
• Comply with process work instructions, maintenance and safety schedules
• Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
• Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
• Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
• Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy
• Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
• Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment.
• Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
• Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities
• Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
• Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and elevate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process
• Other duties as assigned

• Required:
  
  Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
• Desirable:
  Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline

• Required:
  • Extensive experience in plastic injection mould and press‑tool manufacture
  • Extensive experience in NC & conventional Toolroom machinery
    • Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders & Cylindrical Grinders
  • Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
  • Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
  • Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
  • Experienced and…