Operator II, Manufacturing

Job Description

As part of the 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 to enable 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.

How will you make an impact?

The Manufacturing Operator II (Machine Operator II) thrives on challenge and continually looks for opportunities to learn and grow. This colleague performs Machine operation and integration according to the production schedule. They will also provide effective training to other Machine Operators and personnel and ensure that safety and quality standards are maintained.

• Reads and interprets drawings along with visual inspection of sheet metal products.
• Flexing/Cross Training is a must to be effective as a team.
• Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions.
• Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Running Press Brake equipment, CNC punch press, Fiber Optic laser's, Haeger Pem Machines.
• Follow audit and safety guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.

• Proven track record in successfully working in a team of 8-10 colleagues.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE.
• 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.