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West Pharma Machinist 
United States, North Carolina 
375035052

17.04.2025

Training for this position would be a day shift for approximently 2 months. Regular shift is 12 hour nights 2-2-3-2 schedule.

Job Summary

To perform machining functions as required in the fabrication and repair of plant tooling and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical structure on equipment and proceed on a course of action and repair.
• Perform advanced corrective maintenance on mechanical machinery, tooling and associated equipment.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance; such as, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and replacing defective parts in order to maintain efficient operation of equipment.
• Design and work from blueprints, schematic drawings, verbal instruction, handbooks or manuals.
• Construct tools, implements, auxiliary equipment and perform modifications to existing equipment.
• Direct shop repairs, projects and periodic overhaul of equipment and in the event of a breakdown, re-establish operation of the equipment by making needed repairs.
• Perform advanced work in various machinist trade categories; such as welding, pipe systems, rigging and tooling.
• Maintain accurate paperwork as required. Keep work area and equipment clean and well organized.
• Perform CNC programming and operations.
• Sharpen dies and perform die maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.


Additional Responsibilities
  • Maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment throughout the department
  • Instruct, train, guide and assist other personnel as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
  • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• Training in machining and metal fabrication

• Thorough knowledge of plant tooling and equipment

• Knowledge of machine shop equipment and tools

• Welding capability

• Understanding of blueprints and symbols.

Work Experience
  • 1 - 3 years of Machining experience or the educational equivalent.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, diagrams, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime as required
  • Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry
  • Able to apply basic math concepts
Travel Requirements
None: No travel required
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
  • Stand and walk for 12 hours per shift
  • Willing to work overtime as needed
  • Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required
  • Frequent bending and twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling and working at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required by the job
  • Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis
  • Able to read, speak and understand English