Production Operator - 1st Shift (Mon - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Hartford, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will support Zeta Plus & IPC production by operating equipment, following standard work, and helping ensure products meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, laboratory, or a related field.
• Basic math skills, including formulas, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment according to SOPs, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic equipment setup, changeovers, routine checks, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections to support product quality.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately to maintain traceability and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Identify, report, and escalate issues that may impact safety, quality, compliance, or delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area using 5S practices.
• Follow all EHS policies, PPE requirements, gowning protocols, and cleanroom standards.
• Support troubleshooting, cross-training, and Practical Process Improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED