Lead Manufacturing Technician - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Mebane, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to support manufacturing with respect to automated and semi-automated molding and assembly equipment. This includes a variety of automated material handling, assembly, decorating and packaging systems. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company where you can do important work, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or ensuring food safety. They offer opportunities for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers development.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues to the fundamental level and propose practical solutions
• Experience with various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ContolLogix, Panelview
• Experience in injection molding or similar manufacturing processes
• Associates degree in Engineering or a technical field
• Equivalent experience will be considered, with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all site rules and regulations
• Maintain 5S standards in working areas and support across the site
• Start up and run molding, automation, and packaging equipment
• Respond to machine, robot, TCU, and secondary equipment alarms
• Initial and troubleshooting and support of machine, mold, and material problems
• Support production cells to maintain OEE of 85% or greater and scrap below 2%
• Identify actions to improve equipment efficiency and support implementation of ideas
• Use Redzone Software to capture downtime and actions related to improvement
• Active participation in daily Huddles and standup meetings
• Accurate completion of all paperwork in alignment with quality system standards
• Complete line clearance, cleaning, and machine changeovers between and during runs
• Make machine adjustments within running parameters to maintain throughput
• Support process and manufacturing engineering projects and activities
• Responsible for all mold change activities, including mold set-up, mold break down, hose-making, machine prep, resin loader cleaning, resin loading
• Support preventative maintenance team activities
• Other duties as requested

Benefits

• Continual growth and learning opportunities
• Culture that empowers development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees