Lead Manufacturing Technician - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Mebane, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development! 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.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to determine and implement solutions effectively
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
High School Diploma or GED

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, ControlLogix, 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 troubleshoot ing 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