Operator II, Manufacturing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Asheville, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct assembly work applying prescribed methods/work instructions using a variety of hand tools, fixtures and test equipment.
- Collect test data, use databases and other office programs to detail the manufacturing process.
- Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions.
- Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment.
- Perform a wide variety of troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
- Perform equipment set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance.
- Follow audit and safety guidelines.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience.
- Background in precision mechanical assembly and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred.
- Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus.
- Proven track record in successfully working in a team of 8-10 colleagues.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE.
- Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access).
- Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively..
- Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds.