Assembler II - Thermo Fisher - USA

1st: M-F, every other Saturday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM(potential OT until 4:30 PM) - $18/HR

2nd: M-F, every other Saturday, 3 PM – 11:30 PM(potential OT until 1:30 AM - $19.80/HR

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take 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

The Asheville Manufacturing facility sits in the Laboratory Products Division within Thermo Fisher Scientific. Our laboratory equipment products are used primarily by pharmaceutical companies for drug discovery and development and by biotechnology companies and universities for life science research to advance the prevention and cure of diseases and improve quality of life. Our offering consists of equipment, accessories, and services for sample preparation, storage, and protection, in a variety of controlled temperature solutions.

How will you make an impact?

You will perform a wide variety of product assembly operations on product components, assemblies or sub-assemblies to make essential laboratory equipment and medical devices. You will work safely and ensure the best quality products within specified takt times. You will engage with your colleagues to troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement in the facility.

A Day in the Life:

• Select appropriate components to align and assemble them in proper sequence by drilling holes, adding rivets, screws, bolts, braces, tape, cement or solder to meet specifications.
• Read standard operating procedures and electrical wiring diagrams to accomplish accurate assembly.
• Inspect parts during sub-assembly and at key points to ensure the unit meets specified quality standards prior to moving unit to the next workstation.
• Use a wide range of hand tools, including, but not limited to drill, rivet gun, drill press.
• Use SAP system shared plant-wide to enters product related data into computer system to enter product related data into computer system and track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, production rates, physical location, and etc.
• Order and retrieve supplies/materials such as cardboard, bags, and warehouse items using paper and SAP documents.
• Troubleshoot work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience toward resolution and taking appropriate steps for assistance.
• Test assembled units; clean and pack final product.
• Cross Training and flexing to other cells are crucial to the success of the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of one year of proven experience in manufacturing, construction maintenance or industrial setting.
• Previous experience with multiple component manufacturing production.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.
• Standing, bending, reaching and handling bulky parts is common to the job. Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds.
• Computer and keyboarding experience.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Salary info:

$18 - $19.80 / hr