Production Assembler

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Position Title: Production Assembler
Location/Division Specific Information - Marietta, OH
Compensation: $15/hour

The Marietta Manufacturing site is a part of 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 enhance quality of life. Our offering consists of equipment, accessories, and services for sample preparation, storage and protection, and analysis.

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 best quality products within specified takt times. You will engage with your colleagues to troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement in the factory.

What will you do?

• Must be able to work independently and effectively under minimal functional support, quality, leadership, and supervision making decisions while also maintaining production requirements
• Participates in a one-piece-flow assembly operation to produce products requiring attention to details and focus on work duties.
• Prepares components and assembles product following work instructions with emphasis on quality.
• Utilizes SAP system shared plant-wide to accomplish production goals. Enters product related data into computer system to track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, production rates (percent good), track physical location, etc.
• Completes quality inspection process during sub-assembly and at key points at designated and completes appropriate internal control documents.
• Order and retrieve supplies/materials such as cardboard, bags, warehouse items, etc., using paper and SAP documents.
• Troubleshoots work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience toward resolution and taking appropriate steps for assistance.
• Adjusts assembly process to obtain specified clearances, allowances, etc., and uses gauges, test instruments, and hand tools to accomplish job specifications.
• Holds and maintains fork lift certification when asked to do so.
• Perform paint touch-up when needed to maintain quality and customer satisfaction.
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner and obey all safety policies and procedures
• Perform all job duties consistent with the Code of Ethics and the 4-I Values
• Perform all job duties within ISO standards
• Work on Continuous Improvement and support all PPI, Keys and Lean projects
• Perform other duties and cross training as assigned

Packaging

• Cleans and finishes assembly products using approved cleaners/chemicals and tools according to PSS book and refers to MSDS to insure safe handling and proper PPE equipment is utilized.
• Inspects product to verify that optional/custom equipment changes have been made according to customer order.
• Assembles components, tests, cleans, boxes/packs (foam), label, load to pallet, and designates readiness to move to warehouse.

Testing

• Maintain both Testing and Certificate training requirements on an annual basis
• Tests assembled units using proper equipment specified
• Works with 120-220V in order to test equipment and participate in related safety/quality training and certification.
• Utilizes Electric Static Discharge PPE equipment when needed to insure safety.
• Inspects assembly components for leaks by connecting gas/water/air and performing specified process and listen for or observe results.
• Completes documents such as Final Inspection Sheets, Total Quality Control sheets, etc., as determined by process guidelines.

How will you get there?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing, construction maintenance or industrial setting.
• Previous experience with multiple component manufacturing production assembly is preferred.
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally lift greater than 50 pounds with assistance of a hoist, lift, etc., to safely position, move, and stack, production items.
• Ability to maneuver assembly components by hand in a repetitive manner conducive to efficiency, job specifications, safety, and quality goals.
• Ability to frequently stand, bend, kneel, stretch, reach, lift, sit repetitively to accomplish assembly production goals using eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity while intermittently being exposed to noise, fumes, dust and dirt during assembly of products.
• Ability to recognize color codes (wiring) throughout assembly processes to insure that wiring and other coded procedures such as refrigeration wiring, meet safety/quality guidelines.
• Computer Experience: Ability to maintain basic knowledge of SAP and Windows Operating System.

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in SAP ECC and EWM ERP system preferred
• Previous experience with multiple component manufacturing production assembly.

What we offer

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• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 90days!
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount Program
• Recognition Program
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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