Toolroom Assistant (Apprenticeship)
West Pharmaceutical Services
- Dublin
- Training
- Full-time
- Assist the Toolmaker in the maintenance of injection molds in the company.
- Assists in identifying improvement activities related to mould maintenance procedures.
- Assists the Toolmaker in the maintenance on the injection molding and ancillary equipment in conjunction with the machine supplier.
- Works with the Toolmaker and Production Group leaders (PGL's) in troubleshooting mold problems.
- Solves, in conjunction with the Toolmaker and Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed.
- Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies.
- Assists in the training and advising of new employees and apprentices regarding mould maintenance.
- Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training, and regulations
- Act in accordance with the company's guiding principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
- Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
- Good verbal reasoning, numerate ability, and mechanical aptitude skills.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.
- 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.
- Experience maintaining injection moulds or other mechanical manufacturing equipment.
- Good understanding of the injection molding process.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Experience in working in a high-volume production environment.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements.
- There are no travel requirements relating to this role.
- 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.
- Job-Related activities that require physical activity:
- Must be able to stand/walk for periods of up to 3 hours.
- Must be able to lift equipment and tools up to 20kg up to ten times per day.
- Must be able to climb safety step ladders up to five feet in height.
- Ability to reason logically.
- Ability to remain focussed and follow procedures.
- Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings while completing assigned activities.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.
- Toolroom Lead
- Senior toolroom assistant.