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Sr Manufacturing Technician

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Manufacturing Technician

Asheville, NC

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Standing for full shift

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to make a global impact and help customers worldwide. Develop solutions for tough challenges like protecting the environment and finding cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

The Asheville Manufacturing site is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Laboratory Products Division. We specialize in laboratory equipment used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as universities, for drug discovery, research, and disease prevention. Our products include equipment, accessories, and services for sample preparation, storage, protection, and analysis.

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How Will You Make an Impact?:

You will support the manufacturing process by fabricating and constructing refrigeration systems required for standard and custom equipment.

A Day in the Life:

  • Establish and optimize manufacturing processes, methods, and procedures to assure product conformance, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Resolve production issues and keep production running to support customer requirements until corrective actions can be implemented. Partner with Set-up, Maintenance, Quality, Operators, and other groups as needed.
  • Identify and implement Continuous Improvement projects and/or general improvement projects, applying Lean methodologies and PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tools.
  • Provide technical assistance and expertise to manufacturing in problematic situations, implementing corrective actions, and providing training.
  • Establish and maintain manufacturing specifications, i.e., BOM (Bill of Materials), routings, set up sheets and other related technical recommendations and documentation.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.

Experience:

  • Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.
  • Follows company policies including safety and environmental policies.
  • Self-starter with ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet encouraged production goals.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Standing, bending, reaching and handling bulky parts is common to the job. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds.

What We Offer

Compensation

  • Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
  • Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

  • Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

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

Accessibility/Disability Access

Thermo Fisher Scientific provides accessibility services for job seekers with disabilities. If you need assistance due to hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255* for accommodations during the application process. Please provide your contact information and specific details about your needs.

  • This phone line is only for job seekers with disabilities who need help with accessibility or accommodations in the application process. Messages about other issues won't be answered.

Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01285358-1
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