Seals Department Lead

Background

DWK Life Sciences LLC (DWK) was created as a result of the merger of three industry leaders and provides the world’s laboratories and production environments with the most comprehensive range of labware for scientific research and technical applications, as well as solutions for storage and packaging. We manufacture a full range of precision glassware and specialty products for life sciences. We also offer products and services (vials, ampules, stoppers, septa, seals, caps, bottles, tubes, flasks, and value-added services) to customers seeking packaging solutions.

Company revenue is generated through four primary channels: Global distributors, National distributors, Direct field selling efforts, and inside/telephone sales selling efforts.

DWK supports four primary market segments: Life Science Research, Life Science Production & Packaging, Industrial & Applied Science, and Clinical – Healthcare.

Position Summary

Must have technical aptitude to set up, operate and maintain technical metal pressing machinery in a safe and efficient manner with the objective of manufacturing products consistent with required specifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must have technical skills in a machine paced environment to operate production equipment in a safe and competent manner to produce products within desired specifications
• Have mechanical knowledge in order to complete equipment set-up's in accordance with customer specifications and quality procedures
• Mechanical aptitude and experience must surround production machinery and employee must be capable of understanding mechanical and electrical equipment, not just one type of mechanical work
• Employee must be willing to apply existing experience and develop new experience to grow in role
• Must possess a working knowledge of stamping thin gauge metals, preferably aluminum or be able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude such that knowledge can be gained through experience
• Employee must be able to manufacture technical products in accordance with established specification and be able to take written and/or verbal instruction and direction
• One must be able to follow a documented schedule of required and sequenced production
• Employee will need to be able to record key information in basic formats such as quantities of materials used for each job, details about machine performance, output data, and so on.
• Job will require that employee be capable of inspecting their manufactured parts and components and document the findings on appropriate paperwork as needed
• Will need to notify/inform management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, production anomalies, and/or personal injuries
• Need to be an open and transparent communicator to optimize the performance of the department, division, and company
• Must adhere to established policies and procedures
• Compliance to safe working performance is mandatory and without exception, using all designated personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work areas are to be maintained in a clean and orderly manner with proper use and storage of tools
• Be open to training and development as deemed needed by management
• Work in a collaborative environment and be a positive contributor to company success, morale, and culture
• Maintain good housekeeping and EHS requirements, and perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Light gage stamping experience
• Experience with production processes and machinery
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical systems
  
  

Skills

• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to read a blueprint a plus
• Be able to read basic instructions
• Be able to document key information and data
• Have technical aptitude and a desire to grow
• Possess basic math skills
  
  

Work Environment / Conditions / Physical Demands

Work may take place in an office, warehouse or manufacturing environment. Must have the ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Lift up to 40 pounds. Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and be on-call on occasion. The employee may encounter controlled air conditions with frequent air changes, environmental exposure. Travel domestic and/or international occasionally.

These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.