Manufacturing Technician II - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician II fabricates and constructs refrigeration systems for standard and custom laboratory equipment at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Marietta Manufacturing site, part of the Laboratory Products Division. The role assembles products to specifications and documented instructions, performs refrigeration system testing and quality inspections, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration-related issues, and documents production and inspection data. Work must meet quality, safety, and environmental requirements, including applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. This position works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Pay is $20 per hour plus a 15% second-shift differential. Some personal protective equipment is required, such as safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coats, and ear plugs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.
- Physical ability to stand, bend, reach, and handle bulky parts throughout the shift.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
- Must obtain initial brazing certification and maintain recertification.
Nice To Haves
- Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
- Completion of a Basic Refrigeration Course.
- Previous experience with brazing and/or using a torch.
- One year of experience in refrigeration, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, or an industrial setting.
Responsibilities
- Assemble products and parts according to specifications, build sheets, and documented instructions, with emphasis on safety and quality.
- Route tubing, braze connections, and inspect for leaks according to quality and safety standards.
- Fasten parts using hand tools or portable power tools.
- Operate tube-cutting and flaring equipment using machines and hand tools.
- Evacuate and charge refrigeration units with gases and oils according to documented specifications.
- Inspect assembly components for leaks using a gas handler and specified processes.
- Perform final inspections to identify and resolve faults before product release.
- Verify workpiece conformance using scales, refrigeration gauges, vacuum and pressure gauges, calipers, and measuring tools.
- Interpret test data from charts and reports to assess finished-unit operation and quality.
- Calibrate circuit boards as designated by PSS and product specifications.
- Troubleshoot work-related problems and seek assistance as appropriate.
- Perform mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration-related troubleshooting and repairs.
- Identify fault root causes, determine corrective actions, and complete repairs.
- Remove burrs and rough spots with hand files or portable pneumatic grinders when needed.
- Complete Final Inspection Reports, Total Quality Control sheets, and other process-guideline documentation.
- Enter and retrieve unit and serial-number data for final inspection reports and testing using Excel and other applications.
- Enter product data into computer systems to track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, and record production rates and physical locations.
- Transport, store, and replace gases and tanks while identifying contents and understanding related safety issues.
- Comply with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
