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Operator II, Manufacturing

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Operator II, Manufacturing

Asheville, NC

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate electrostatic paint spraying equipment to apply a coat of powder paint to parts, cabinets, and panels according to design specifications and company quality standards.
  • Receive instructions on parts to be painted and fill paint hopper with specified powder as needed, matching paint number with part number.
  • Check spray gun adjustments such as air/paint mixture, pressure gauges, and fluid control.
  • Coat parts with powder paint in the prescribed manner.
  • Monitor quality of coating and operation of the spray equipment and clean equipment daily.
  • Work as a member of a painting team to paint parts efficiently.
  • Clean paint booth daily and assist with removal of waste paint from drain pit and dust collector periodically.
  • Assist in loading or unloading parts on conveyor line as time permits.
  • Assist with the repair of metal components and perform touch up as the need arises.
  • Perform all duties using required safety procedures and equipment according to company policies and practices.
  • Clean immediate work area.
  • Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks (PMs) at scheduled date and time.

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Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of three to six months of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience.
  • Background in precision mechanical operation and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred.
  • Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement a plus.
  • Consistent track record in successfully working in a team of 8-10 colleagues.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Ability to read tape measure/Calipers or other measuring devices (or ability to learn).
  • Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift 35 lbs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language, and educational backgrounds.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!

Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01272485-1
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