Manufacturing Technician I ($18.50/hr)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Standing for full shift

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Now is an exciting time to join our Nashville Manufacturing & Distribution team, a team dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals - quickly, reliably, and safely. If you believe in working the right way for the right reason join our growing team today!

Shift time will be 6AM - 4:30PM Monday - Thursday, OT on Friday

How Will You Make an Impact?:

As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for the manufacturing, assembly, and/or packaging of Bioprocess Containers in a clean room environment. You will carry out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures, work instruction documents and blueprints or drawings as they relate to assembly, materials handling, equipment operation, and finished goods packaging.

A Day in the Life:

• Work in a production environment where you will manufacture, operate machinery, assemble tubing and connectors, package and inspect product in accordance with product blueprint and manufacturing drawings while adhering to company SOP's and WID's.
• Use tools and equipment such as, but not limited to, computers, calculators, measuring tools, assembly hand tools, Bioprocess Container machinery and pallet jacks.
• Following all safety requirements and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements.
• Use strong attention to detail to ensure products meet quality standards by collaborating with upstream and downstream stations to implement mutual inspection, find and correct quality errors, record, and report problems in a timely manner.
• Record accurate documentation in the Production Control Documents (PCD) as the task is being performed.
• Help us get better by actively participating in our PPI (Practical Process Improvements), Lean and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S activities
• Effectively work as part of a team in the manufacturing process and assist with training and mentoring co-workers.
• Focus on your development through timely and proactive completion of training.
• Adhere to your schedule to ensure production goals are met.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: No previous work experience required
• Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Have a proven track record of following policies, procedures, instructions, and meeting goals consistently as an individual and with the team
• Ability to read and understand written materials that include words, pictures, and numbers
• Ability to count items, add and multiply using a calculator, and measure using a ruler or measuring tape
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced controlled cleanroom environment up to 12 hours a day with additional overtime as the need arises
• Ability to infrequently lift and manipulate up to 40 pounds unassisted
• Ability to stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Specific gowning is required including gloves, cleanroom shoes/coverings, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no makeup / jewelry, artificial or painted nails, and the like
• The Clean room is controlled at greater than 30% humidity with a temperature between 60º and 70º
• The Clean room has some ambient noise
• Ability to use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and understand chemical hygiene including labels and SDS (Safety Data Sheets), common chemicals are disinfecting, solvents and IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol 70% and 99%)

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

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.

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