Sr Set Up Associate - 3rd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Rochester, NY

1d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

You'll be based at our Rochester site, where we make the essential lab plastics that help drive breakthroughs in vaccines, biologic therapies, and diagnostic kits. This campus is also the manufacturing site for Thermo Fisher Scientific's Nalgene® labware and the Nalgene® reusable water bottles produced for global distribution. As part of our Laboratory Products Division, you'll be joining a team that provides virtually everything needed for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, biotechnology, and industrial research sectors. Our extensive product portfolio includes advanced analytical instruments, essential lab equipment, cold storage, and a wide range of consumables like reagents, chemicals, and labware.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience with molding machines and tooling
Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of plastics materials and processing techniques
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and participate in on-call rotation
Self-motivated with ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures
Physical ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs

Nice To Haves

Technical training preferred
Experience mentoring and training others preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and start up various molding machines according to production schedules
Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and connections
Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) for optimal performance
Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality
Troubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtime
Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments during production
Perform routine maintenance on molds and equipment
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
Maintain accurate production and setup documentation
Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production teams

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
Annual performance-based bonus
Annual merit performance-based increase
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
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