Assembler I and Assembler II

Republic of Green; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their manufacturing team in Asheville. In this role, you will engage in assembling laboratory equipment and medical devices, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of tools and systems, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance public health and safety. This position offers a supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits, allowing you to grow your career while making a positive impact on the world. If you're ready to take on a hands-on role in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Annual performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; no previous experience necessary.
• Ability to read part numbers and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble laboratory equipment and medical devices using various tools.
• Inspect parts for quality and troubleshoot assembly issues.

Skills

Ability to read part numbers and labels

Self-starter

Ability to balance multiple tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools (drill, rivet gun, drill press)

SAP system

Job description

ThermoFisher Scientific | Asheville, NC 28815

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 Asheville Manufacturing site is in 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 laboratory equipment and medical devices. You will work safely and ensure the best quality products and engage with your colleagues to troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement in the factory.

A Day in the Life:

1. Select appropriate components to align and assemble them in proper sequence by drilling holes, adding rivets, screws, bolts, braces, tape, cement, or solder to meet specifications.
2. Apply wiring harnesses, sensors, and other electrical components recognizing color codes to ensure that wiring and other color-coded procedures meet guidelines.
3. Read electrical wiring diagrams to accomplish accurate assembly.
4. Inspect parts during sub-assembly and at key points to ensure the unit meets specified quality standards prior to moving the unit to the next workstation.
5. Use a wide range of hand tools, including, but not limited to drill, rivet gun, drill press.
6. Use SAP system shared plant-wide to enter product related data into the computer system to track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, production rates, track physical location, etc.
7. Order and retrieve supplies/materials such as cardboard, bags, warehouse items, etc., using paper and SAP documents.
8. Troubleshoot work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience toward resolution and taking appropriate steps for assistance.
9. Test assembled units; clean and pack final product.

Requirements

***** Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: No previous work experience required.

Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, or lab setting or related field.

Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

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:

• Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.
• Follows company policies including safety and environmental policies.
• Self-starter with ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet expected production goals.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Standing, bending, reaching, and handling bulky parts is common to the job. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds.

What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions

Annual performance-based bonus

Annual merit performance-based increase

Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

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.