Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Rochester, NY

1d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts. This role involves installing molds, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring machines run safely and efficiently. 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 required
Experience with molding machines and tooling required
Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift
Ability to work in hot conditions near molding machines
Manufacturing/production floor environment
Exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery

Nice To Haves

Technical training in manufacturing, plastics, or a related field preferred
2+ years of molding setup or processing experience preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes
Ability to adjust and optimize machine settings for quality and efficiency
Familiarity with robotics and automation systems preferred
Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Able to lift heavy molds (often 50+ lbs with assistance)
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

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

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
Annual performance-based bonus
Annual merit performance-based increase
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
short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount