West Pharma Senior Machinist 

United States, North Carolina 

489083009

Job Summary:

Ideal candidate can perform machining functions as required in the fabrication and repair of plant tooling and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of Machining and CNC Programing Experience.
• Ability to expand machine shop capabilities and help grow the machine shop to support a growing business.
• Understanding of Mastercam or equivalent for Mills and Lathes.
• Ability to set up, create and edit programs on Haas mills and lathe.
• Experience with mill and lathe tool selection.
• Ability to trouble shoot programming, tooling, and set up issues.
• Support Supervisor and Lead in the daily workflow activities.
• Willingness to train and support in a team environment.
• 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.
• 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 .

Education and Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Training in machining and metal fabrication.
• Must be able to pass a Mechanical Comprehension test.
• Thorough knowledge of plant tooling and equipment.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment and tools.
• Welding capability a plus.
• Understanding of mechanical blueprints and symbology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate degree related to a technical discipline or working towards their degree preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, diagrams, and procedure manuals.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required.
• Frequent bending and twisting, pushing and pulling as required by the job.
• Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis
• Minimal travel if any.