Lead Assembler - 1st Shift

Job Description

Pay Range: $29 - $31 per hour

1st Shift - Monday to Friday 5:00AM to 7:00AM start time

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Company information

When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best! With revenues of approximately $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.

The Material and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase efficiency, and ultimately change the world. We design, manufacture, and support the broadest range of high-performance microscopy and spectroscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. We combine hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets. Our worldwide team of 5500 people is dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Assembler performs assembly, wiring, alignments and final configuration of components in an assembly. The Senior Assembler collaborates with colleagues towards common production goals via documented manufacturing procedures. This position also participates in continuous process improvement activities and maintains the highest standards for workplace safety and quality.

What will you do?

• Conduct assembly work applying prescribed methods using a variety of hand tools, fixtures and test equipment.
• Collect test data, use databases and other office programs to document the manufacturing process
• Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions
• Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance
• Follow audit and safety guidelines
• Train current and new employees

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred
• Background in precision mechanical assembly and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus
• Previous assembly experience in a Clean Room environment is a plus
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in successfully working in a Team of 8-10 colleagues
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to support projects, perform training and work productively as part of cohesive teams
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds