Production Technician - Assembly/8-Hour Swing

Job Description

Production Technician

This is a Swing shift schedule

Hours will be: 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

· Monday through Friday

How will you make an impact?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. When you’re part of the team, you’ll do important work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale. You’ll be supported in achieving your career goals and help our customers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer!

What do we offer?

· Shift differential: 10% for Weekend AM shift, 15% for PM and Night shifts

· Benefits start on day one

· 401K with up to 6% company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

· Tuition reimbursement

· The opportunity to grow through the tech advancement program and internal promotions

· Regular employee activities

What will you do?

You will produce Bioprocess Containers in a cleanroom environment. You will safely carry out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instruction Documents (WID) and blueprints or drawings as they relate to assembling, material handling, equipment operating, and packaging goods.

· Work in a production environment where you will manufacture, operate machinery, assemble tubing and connectors, package and inspect product in accordance with product blueprint and manufacturing drawings while adhering to company SOP’s and WID’s.

· Use tools and equipment such as, but not limited to, computers, calculators, measuring tools, assembly hand tools, Bioprocess Container machinery and pallet jacks.

· Following all safety requirements and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements.

· Use strong attention to detail to ensure products meet quality standards by cooperating with upstream and downstream stations to implement mutual inspection, find and correct quality errors, record, and report problems in a timely manner.

· Record accurate documentation in the Production Control Documents (PCD) as the task is being performed.

· Actively participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI), Lean and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S activities.

· Effectively work as part of a team in the manufacturing process and assist with training and mentoring co-workers.

· Focus on your development through timely and proactive completion of training.

· Adhere to your schedule to ensure production goals are met.

Education & Experience

· Must be at least 18 years old

· High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)

· 2 years production experience (preferred, not required)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

· Exhibit good verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to read and understand written materials that include words, pictures, and numbers

· Ability to count and sort items, add and multiply using a calculator, and measure using a ruler or measuring tape

· Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Possess strong problem-solving abilities

· Have a consistent track record of following policies, procedures, instructions, and meeting goals consistently as an individual and with the team

· Ability to work in a fast-paced regulated cleanroom environment up to 12 hours a day with additional overtime when necessary

· Ability to infrequently lift and manipulate up to 40 pounds unassisted

· Ability to stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and grasping

· Ability to use equipment and hand tools that require forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion

Physical and Environment Information

· Specific gowning is required including wearing gloves, cleanroom shoes/coverings, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no piercings, jewelry, makeup, fake/painted nails, and the like

· The cleanroom is controlled at greater than 30% humidity with a temperature between 60º and 70º

· The cleanroom has some ambient noise

· Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene including labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), common chemicals are disinfecting, solvents and IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol 70% and 99%)

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. Our year after year growth is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain outstanding people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to have real-world impact. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.