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Press Technician

Requisition ID:

68397

Date:

Jun 8, 2025

Location:

St Petersburg, Florida, US

Department:

Operations

Description:

This position is M-F. Training will be day shift. Once Trained the employee will move to 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM 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

With the assistance of a trainer, perform a wide variety of mechanical, as well as pneumatic maintenance activities and some basic electrical activities on various pieces of equipment to maintain safe operations of equipment while maintaining production goals and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Assist in making necessary repairs and adjustments to machines and systems to ensure highest possible quality while maintaining lowest reject rate possible.

+ Follow engineering department guidelines and procedures.

+ Assist in performing changeovers and setups on systems and make minor adjustments as necessary.

+ Have an understanding operation and set up and be able to maintain repair and a variety of machinery with the assistance of a trainer.

+ Learn and perform preventative maintenance as required on schedule.

+ Complete necessary production records and requisitions for materials and supplies.

+ Interface with lead and purchasing/receiving coordinator with spare parts and material concerns.

+ Support process improvement efforts and perform related duties.

+ Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.

+ Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.

+ Participate in validation activities as needed.

+ Must observe good housekeeping practices.

+ Participate in validation activities as needed.

+ Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

+ Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

+ High School Diploma Must have High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

+ No min required Experienced in operating drill press, band saws, hand tools and grinding/abrasive tools with a mechanical / electrical background required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

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.

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