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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Requisition ID:

70266

Date:

Jun 24, 2025

Location:

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US

Department:

Operations

Description:

Training will be days for the first 5 - 6 months then transfer to either Second or Third Shift

Second shift is Monday - Fiday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Third shift is Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

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 performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all manufacturing equipment during production as well as performing scheduled preventative maintenance of the same.

+ Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

+ Be able to comprehend equipment manuals, electrical wiring diagrams, hydraulic drawings, and mechanical drawings.

+ Be able to provide required fabrication of various shields and guards. Ability to bend, cut, shape, weld.

+ Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.

+ Interface with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements.

+ Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in the performance of your duties.

+ Be available to work various shifts, including overtime and weekends when necessary. To share call in duties with others assigned.

+ Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.

+ Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.

+ Participate in training to become more proficient in the working knowledge of and repair of incoming machinery.

+ Set up and installation of incoming and new equipment.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

+ Trade or Vocational School preferred.

+ One (1) year certificate from a technical school or college in a trade relating to electrical, pneumatic or mechanical; or a minimum of 3 years’ experience OJT (related to plant maintenance); or a combination of education and experience in a trade relating to this position.

Work Experience

+ 3 years experience; preferably in a Manufacturing setting

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.

+ Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

+ Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target

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 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 [email protected] . 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.

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