Operator I Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Mebane, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a hard-working and driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of approximately $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. Ranked #69 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader in serving science. 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.

Requirements

Uphold the standards of conduct of the company, which include integrity, motivation, dependability and reliability, confidentiality, cooperation, willingness to learn, and respect for people and property.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences and to make entries in logbooks and on check sheets.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and policies, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to add and subtract in all units of measure, including time, volume, weight and distance using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to use measuring instruments and simple hand tools.
Ability to be attentive to tasks at hand.
Ability to understand and follow management and supervisory directives.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field, including troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting machinery.

Responsibilities

Reads job specifications from the Production Record to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Observes machine operation. Make adjustments as needed. Takes samples of product and performs in process testing.
Performs all checks as required and documents activities. Is responsible for maintaining all required documentation in accordance with the Work Instructions.
Assists Set-Up person to set up machine, empty basket and clean and prepare machine for changeover. Also assists with the actual changeover.
Notifies Lead Operator when issues occur with equipment or product. Is responsible for correcting issues effecting product quality.
Spreads product as required.
Assists with cleanup and other Production duties as needed. May perform other reasonable, related business duties.