West Pharma Toolroom Assistant 

Ireland, Dublin 

16770071

• 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.

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 complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

When absent from the site, duties and responsibilities will be delegated to the following designates:

Toolroom Lead

Senior toolroom assistant.