Work Schedule
Other
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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Working at heights
Job Description
Working hours: Continental shifts rotating between day and night shifts
Working environment: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) ; cleanroom environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Each one of our 100,000 outstanding individuals has an exceptional story to tell. Join us and contribute to our outstanding mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have the chance to do exciting work and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As part of a successful, global organization, you'll be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and a strong focus on R&D, we provide our people with the resources and chances to make significant contributions to the world.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Part of the Laboratory Products Division, the Newport site manufacture a range of laboratory consumables. The products are used within research, diagnostics, production and clinical settings.
Position Summary:
Maintain and operate Injection Moulding and/or ISBM/EBM equipment. Ensure machinery runs efficiently, meets specifications, and achieves production targets as per the manufacturing plan.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition
* Carry out mechanical, electrical, and setting work within the factory within the scope of competence
* Assist in training other Production Technicians and attend any vital training courses to improve skill level
* Ensure safe working practices and adhere to departmental rules and regulations
* Liaise with Management regarding any occurrences likely to cause a breakdown
* Set equipment to required standards to achieve quality standards
* Minimize material wastage
* Ensure all relevant procedures are carried out in accordance with company conformance to ISO 9001
* Change over equipment for various production runs
* Accurately fill in and update statistic and record sheets
* Be aware of reject production and process loss
* Ensure compliance with all Company rules and regulations, maintaining high housekeeping standards
* Ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with required technical and quality specifications in line with ISO 9001 quality systems
* Support lean manufacturing program in conjunction with PPI continuous improvement team
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
* Numeracy, Literacy & PC literacy skills
* NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification in processing and proven experience in a similar role
* Required: Minimum of 2 years of injection moulding plastic processing operation, production, lab setting or related field
* Required: Previous experience maintaining and operating Injection Moulding Machines/Equipment
* Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment or other highly regulated environment
* Preferred: Experience working in a clean room environment
* Preferred: Experience testing electromechanical systems