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Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician Dayshift

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician Dayshift

Newport, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Job Profile Title: Toolmaker (Days)

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day which enables our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

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Location/Division Specific Information:

Part of the Laboratory Products Division, the Newport site manufacture a range of laboratory consumables. The products are used within research, diagnostics, production and clinical settings.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

Within this position we are seeking hardworking colleagues that will engaged with a team for planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to injection mould tools, to maintain a fit for purpose condition. To provide machine shop support to site engineering and production functions. Assist with development of onsite spares, tooling manufacture to support onsite moulds and production needs.

Adopt and live 4-I values (Intensity, Integrity, Innovation & Involvement)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds, jigs, fixtures and extruder parts, to maintain production requirements and standards
  • To manufacture spare parts, both to drawing and through means of using own initiative, by taking measurements of existing parts and making new ones to the same standard
  • To reach the highest level of refinement, through agreement on parts and moulds, in order to uphold the company's high quality standards for all products.
  • To inspect externally manufactured components and check compatibility to existing moulds
  • Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition
  • Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which they are skilled
  • To assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed to improve skill level
  • Ensure safe working practices at all times and align with department rules and regulations
  • Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown
  • To ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum
  • Mould PPM's when required
  • Core/insert changes
  • Ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping
  • To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with ISO 9000 quality systems
  • Comply in accordance with Company's Policies on Health and Safety
  • Support the development of 5S activities to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping
  • Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI team
  • To be fully committed to concept of team work in all aspects of the job function
  • To act all times in a responsible manner
  • To be flexible and work with a multi-functional team
  • Carry out any reasonable requests that are required. To align with the terms and conditions of employment operating throughout the Company
  • CNC machining experience desirable

Travel requirement

Sum travel may be required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE grade A-C
  • Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship
  • Formal Engineering Qualification

Essential Criteria: (

  • Engineering/technical background
  • Proven track record of experience in toolmaker role with knowledge of mould tools.
  • Formal Indentured Apprenticeship

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as a comprehensive list of all employee responsibilities, duties and or skills required of all personnel so classified.

What We Offer

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, 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. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Client-provided location(s): Newport, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01295310
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program