Automation Tech Requisition ID: 68701 Date: Feb 5, 2025 Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US Department: Operations Description: During the 8 month training period this shift is Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. After 8 months the position will shift to a 12 hour day shift 2-2-3-3 schedule. 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** The role will support new equipment process and product introduction projects working alongside development engineers. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all automation equipment during production as well as performing scheduled preventative maintenance of the same. + Assist with installation, set up and validation of incoming automation equipment. + Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust. + Interface with automation engineering to implement process improvements. + Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation. + 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. + Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations. + Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program. + Assist with the training and development of personnel at all levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company. + Other duties as assigned. **Additional Responsibilities** **Education** + High School Diploma; Trade or Vocational School preferred. + One (1) year certificate from a technical school or college in a trade relating to automation, electrical, pneumatic or mechanical; or a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience OJT (related to plant automation); or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position. **Work Experience** + One (1) year certificate from a technical school or college in a trade relating to automation, electrical, pneumatic or mechanical; or a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience OJT (related to plant automation); or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + 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** West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening. \#LI-ME1