CNC Miller - #147568

Description

Salary: Up to £17 per hour (depending on experience) + bonus + benefits package

Overtime: Eligible and paid at x1.5

Contract: Permanent

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 set and operate CNC milling machines and Surface Grinders in the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components. You will demonstrate a proactive mindset for process development, assist in increasing automation and utilisation of equipment, support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities, whilst supporting colleagues and Managers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives. You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3 & 4 axis)
• Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders
• Carry out in process Quality inspections and rectify/escalate Quality issues
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
• Comply with all process work instructions, control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
• Read, understand & interpret Engineering drawings correctly
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
• Report any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities
• Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
• Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy
• Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset for process development
• Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities
• Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
• Report issues, problems or irregularities beyond your control to the appropriate person or via the LDMS escalation process
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Required:
• Experience in setting & operation of CNC equipment
• Familiarity and experience in on-machine programming
• Familiarity and experience of use of measuring equipment
• Familiarity and experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
• Familiarity and experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
• Experience and conversant PC user

• Desirable:
• Experience in Fanuc machine tool controls
• Experience in multi-axis machine tools
• Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
• Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
• Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
• Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
• Experienced in Offline programming & part verification
  

Travel Requirements

• There are no regular travel requirements for this role
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Medium – exerting up to 22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 4kg of force constantly to move objects
  
  

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.