Operator III, Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Shift: 3rd Shift
Days: Mon - Fri (OT as required)

Rate: $22.00/hr

Shift Differential: 15%

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Discover Impactful Work:

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, operates blow molding machinery used to manufacture plastic products. Primary assignments are training on large blow molding equipment, but will be required to operate other blow molding and all injection molding equipment and difficult molding jobs which require operator attention and knowledge to prevent mold and machine damage.

A day in the Life:

• Starts and stops the machine and may assist the set-up people in their duties, starting and breaking down set-ups. Under the direction of Set-up or Supervisor, adjusts controls, remedies minor leaks and installs molds and components. Under training to read and understand set-up sheets
• Under the direction of Set-up, regulates extruder speed, centers parison, and performs related operations on blow molding machines.
• Provides proper care of molds, recognizes mold damage. Reports production problems and unsatisfactory quality to Supervisor and Set-up.
• Identifies different resins and insures proper material is used.
• Performs post molding operations as appropriate, including inspecting products; trimming, reaming and drilling; grinding flash and rejected products molded.
• Cleans up work area including work table, machine components, and grinding system.
• Keeps accurate production and time records as required.
• As necessary, performs duties that are required by Shift Supervisor.
• Alert Supervisor or Set-up personnel when problems first begin.
• Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
• Able to operate any machine or operation in department assigned

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Previous Extrusion Blow Molding experience with basic mold set-up and machine adjustments required.
• Familiar with resins used in extrusion processing. Also familiarization with secondary equipment preferred.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. minimum.
  

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $17.85–$23.80.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards