Technical editor Jobs in Mesa, AZ

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Job Summary

The Technical Operator is an entry level technical position supporting Engineering and Technician activities. Responsible for supporting the production activities, industrialization products, and continuous improvement initiatives in existing platform products within the proprietary product value streams in Operations, under appropriate guidance and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists site production in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation, basic alarm resets, and troubleshooting.
• Assists technicians and engineers in maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.
• Identifies and resolves potential safety hazards.
• Manages process auditing and documentation.
• Responsible for identifying when cleaning is required for molds / tools.
• Able to fill in break hours as needed.
• Able to observe and understand machine theory, layouts of assembly lines and resin feeder systems.
• Possesses understanding of material handling processes.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
• Provides a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

Work Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Travel Requirements

5% : Up to 13 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.

Additional Requirements

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 Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. 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 and / or a pre-employment drug screening.