Operator II - Second Shift
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Job overview
ThermoFisher Scientific is hiring an Operator II - Second Shift. The Operator II works the second shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Marietta manufacturing site, operating machinery to produce high‑quality parts. The role involves setting up equipment, monitoring production, reading blueprints, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety and GMP compliance while contributing to the company’s mission of advancing health, safety, and environmental solutions.
Key focus areas include Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of settings., Calculate and adjust controls to meet production quality goals., and Confirm first‑set up dimensions using test pieces and subsequent intervals..
Important skills include SAP, Reading Part Numbers, Reading Part Drawings, Troubleshooting, Operating Machinery, and Safety Standards Adherence. Preferred (not required): Computer, Keyboarding, and Growth Mindset.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift
Job Description
Second Shift - 3pm-1am
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 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.
Marietta | Thermo Fisher Scientific (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/marietta\_ohio)
How Will You Make an Impact?:
The Operator will support the manufacturing process by operating various machinery to provide high-quality parts for work cells to meet scheduled demands.
A Day in the Life:
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Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data; continue operation to accomplish production goals.
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Calculate and set controls to supervise machine and enter commands to edit program in order to accomplish quality production goals.
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Confirm accuracy of first set ups regarding size, build, forming sequence, etc., using test pieces and again with first production piece and at subsequent intervals.
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Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to resolve dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
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Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance results, and adjust machine controls or control settings as required.
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Troubleshoot work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience to efficiently maintain production/quality goals with minimal attrition to equipment.
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Use computer (SAP) system shared plant-wide to accomplish and track production data.
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Measure, count, coordinate materials and parts to monitor production quality and volume.
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Clean scale or scrap from die with air hose or brush to achieve quality.
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Grinds out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinder to achieve quality.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.
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Computer and keyboarding.
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Familiarity or ability to read part drawings.
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Growth mindset and eagerness to learn
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Ability to adhere to safety standards and work safely around moving equipment
Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Standing, bending, reaching and handling bulky parts is common to the job. Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds
What We Offer:
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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