Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
Location/Division Specific Information:The Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) provides a diverse mix of analytical instruments and associated services to a broad range of end user markets including Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Energy, Mining, Life Science Manufacturing and Recycling, to name a few. Its instruments are deployed in the field and on the line, in challenging environments where customers put a premium on robustness, reliability and ease of use. They allow them to make decisions where they operate and streamline their businesses. CAD is a complex division with a global footprint, broad product portfolio and diverse customer base.
How Will You Make an Impact?:You will assemble instrument components, sub-components and electro-mechanical assemblies for our world class chemical analyzers. Expected tasks will include soldering, fitting/mounting, alignment, adjusting and repairs of products. To complete this work, we are looking for enthusiastic, dependable, hard-working, standout colleagues that will make a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day. The impact you will have could be anything from delivering products that help a scientist discover a cure for cancer to helping a nurse care for a patient effectively because they have the right equipment.
A Day in the Life:Assembles and conducts basic functional testing on a variety of electrical and mechanical parts and sub-assemblies using work instructions.Participates and supports as an active member of production cell supporting inventory and equipment management.Engages in and occasionally leads daily team stand-up meetings; communicating daily challenges, relevant data, and/or ideas as needed.Adheres and promotes regulatory requirements such as Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), work area cleanliness, maintenance and calibration of equipment and work instruction adherence.Contributes to and leads improvement events (such as Kaizen, 5S, Practical Process Improvement).Builds working relationships with co-workers, including employees in other departments (engineering, marketing, etc).Performs transactions in Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) system.Maintain a safe working environment, following established 5S organizational procedures.Reworks and reassembles units based on verbal or written instructions for failure analysis or development activities. Assignments may be complex and non-repetitive. Some personal judgment may be needed.Trains new technicians as well as crossed trained with other functional roles as required.Makes changes to written processes and procedures.Troubleshoots failure modes within their own processes and others on the assembly line.Conducts equipment set up and qualification on machinery.Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field.Preferred: Experience completing in-process visual inspection.Preferred: Prior experience working cross functionally with materials organizations to maintain accurate inventory.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Ability to work independently and with a team, acting as a self starter, leading team activities to quickly resolve issues that arise.Understands role and expectations, following SOP and company policies, accepting coaching as needed. Does the right thing when no one's watching.Comfortability using computers to input and process information, including mathematical calculations, at a basic level.Ability to perform basic operations in Microsoft Word and Excel.Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts a plus.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and drawings and interpret component orientation.Physical Requirements / Work EnvironmentElectronics manufacturing setting with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements including but not limited to: safety glasses protection and closed toed footwear.ISO9000 requirements including ESD and clean work area environment.Prolonged periods of sitting required.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unaided.What We OfferCompensation
Competitive Hourly Pay RateAdditional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positionsAnnual performance-based bonusAnnual merit performance-based increaseExcellent Benefits
Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher ScientificMedical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays401KTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCareer Advancement Opportunities