Assembler / Fabrication Technician

Repligen Corporation; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled 1st Shift Fabrications Technician to join their growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for craftsmanship, whether your background is in woodworking, welding, or similar trades. You will be responsible for interpreting blueprints and sketches to create high-quality plastic components, ensuring durability and excellence in every project. Join a dynamic environment where your skills can shine, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge products in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with hand and power tools is essential.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and sketches to build custom plastic assemblies.
• Maintain a clean workspace and adhere to safety standards.
• Use various hand and power tools to manufacture plastic devices.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Blueprint Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Hand Tool Proficiency

Welding Techniques

Woodworking Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Band Saws

Drill Press

Pipe Benders

Job description

Overview

Repligen provides cutting-edge machined plastic products and services to meet the demanding needs of customers discovering, developing and producing biotech drugs, vaccines, cell therapies and classic pharmaceuticals.

Repligen is growing, and we’re excited to expand our team at our new facility in Shrewsbury, MA! We are currently seeking a skilled and imaginative 1st Shift Fabrications Technician, Manual Plastic Maker to join our workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for craftsmanship—whether your background is in woodworking, welding, or another hands-on trade, we’d love to see how your skills can translate to creating high-quality plastic components.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, or client concepts to build custom plastic assemblies and equipment.
• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP) in relation to operations/organization of work flow.
• Use hand tools and traditional woodworking and welding techniques to manufacture plastic devices.
• Ensure a high standard of craftsmanship, finishing, and durability in all projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety standards at all times.
• Use various hand and power tools and equipment, such as band saws, drill press, pipe benders, etc.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent, at 18 years of age
• Able to work 6:00am - 2:30pm.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand dimensional drawings and specifications, bill of materials and job order requirements
• Experience using various hand and power tools and equipment, such as band saws, drill press, etc.
• Ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP) in relation to operations/organization of work flow.
• Attention to detail.
• Finished carpentry, welding or similar experience is helpful.