Technician, Automation (Nights)

Requisition ID: 74102

Date: May 7, 2026

Location: Walker, MI, US, 49534

Department: Maintenance

Description:

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 maintaining operational efficiency of automated assembly lines, provide support to shift operations as request by the shift leader/production manager, and develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain automation associated with assembly equipment, injection molding machines, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and pneumatic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, power supplies, drives, valves, solenoids, and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Generate and Complete Work Orders associated with both preventative and routine maintenance as required.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
• Work as engineering liaison to:
  • Implement new processes & equipment
  • Improve existing processes and equipment
  • Optimize molding and assembly equipment functions
  • Provide modifications or improvements to existing procedures and documentation
• Provide technical advice or assistance, as directed by supervisor, to other West Pharmaceutical Services engineering personnel or to maintenance personnel.
• Assist other groups on individual customer quality problems that relate to the equipment.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.

Additional Responsibilities

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read/interpret electric and pneumatic schematics to perform equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Able to always comply with the company’s Safety and Quality policy.
• Ability to follow all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they relate to the position covered by this Job Description.

Education

• Education: 2-year technical degree preferred or experience equivalent

Work Experience

• 1-3 years experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 2+ years of troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment is preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting PLC’s and Vision Systems software is a plus.
• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002.

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids