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Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), 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:

The Asheville Manufacturing site is in the Laboratory Products Division within Thermo Fisher Scientific. Our laboratory equipment products are used primarily by pharmaceutical companies for drug discovery and development and by biotechnology companies and universities for life science research to advance the prevention and cure of diseases and enhance quality of life. Our offering consists of equipment, accessories, and services for sample preparation, storage and protection, and analysis. **Hours are** **2pm-10:30pm and** **must be willing to work overtime to include Saturdays.**

How Will You Make an Impact?:

You will perform a wide variety of product assembly operations on product components, assemblies or sub-assemblies to make laboratory equipment and medical devices. You will work safely and ensure the best quality products and engage with your colleagues to troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement in the factory.

A Day in the Life:

Select appropriate components to align and assemble them in proper sequence by drilling holes, adding rivets, screws, bolts, braces, tape, cement or solder to meet specifications.

Apply wiring harnesses, sensors, and other electrical components recognizing color codes to ensure that wiring and other color-coded procedures meet guidelines. Read electrical wiring diagrams to accomplish accurate assembly. Inspect parts during sub-assembly and at key points to ensure the unit meets specified quality standards prior to moving unit to the next workstation.

Use a wide range of hand tools, including, but not limited to drill, rivet gun, drill press.

Use SAP system shared plant-wide to enters product related data into computer system to track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, production rates, track physical location, etc.

Order and retrieve supplies/materials such as cardboard, bags, warehouse items, etc., using paper and SAP documents.

Troubleshoots work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience toward resolution and taking appropriate steps for assistance.

Test assembled units; clean and pack final product.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

+ Required: Minimum of 1 year 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 expected production goals.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

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

+ Mandatory overtime work may be required, including daily (Monday-Friday) and weekend (Saturday).

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 (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1 !

+ Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

+ Retirement Savings Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Referral Bonus

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.