Production Operator- 2nd & 3rd Shift
About The Position
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking 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. Location/Division Specific Information: US- Meriden, CT 06450 No travel required, relocation assistance is not provided. 2nd Shift (Monday– Friday 3pm - 11pm) 3rd shift (Sunday Night – Friday Morning; 11pm - 7am) Our Filtration and Separation teams provide specialized filtration solutions across various sectors, including filters for bioprocessing, industrial applications and membranes for OEM. By serving industries such as biopharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and commercial water applications, our technology empowers customers and colleagues to make an impact on public health and well-being. Discover Impactful Work: As a Production Operator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world A day in the Life: Operating cartridge equipment to pleat, trim, cut seal membrane media, sub assemble, cap, final assembly, testing, drying and packaging of cartridges. Performing various production operations including the operating of multiple machines, where it can be done safely, and filling in on positions throughout manufacturing operations as required. Observing all company and OSHA safety rules and practices. Keeping the work area clean and orderly. Assisting in change over and setup on production line and equipment. Assisting other department members as needed to ensure safety and maximize output. Assisting in the training of other employees as necessary. Completing quality checks and, if a discrepancy is found, working with appropriate team members to solve the problem. Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.
Requirements
- Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start).
- One (1) year or more of plant, manufacturing, and/or warehouse experience
- Ability to work 3rd Shift (Sunday Night – Friday Morning; 11pm - 7am)
- Ability to work weekends, overtime, or holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted and up to 70 pounds with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Post-high school education
- Basic computer knowledge
- Good communication skills
Responsibilities
- Operating cartridge equipment to pleat, trim, cut seal membrane media, sub assemble, cap, final assembly, testing, drying and packaging of cartridges.
- Performing various production operations including the operating of multiple machines, where it can be done safely, and filling in on positions throughout manufacturing operations as required.
- Observing all company and OSHA safety rules and practices. Keeping the work area clean and orderly.
- Assisting in change over and setup on production line and equipment.
- Assisting other department members as needed to ensure safety and maximize output. Assisting in the training of other employees as necessary.
- Completing quality checks and, if a discrepancy is found, working with appropriate team members to solve the problem.
- Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
