Lead Process Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Process Technician to join its dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of machinery in a fast-paced production environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, performing machine start-ups, and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, you will play a vital role in helping the company achieve its mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. If you have a passion for production and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in injection molding process and tooling.
• Experience in process validations through IQ, OQ & PQ.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for machine start-ups and troubleshooting.
• Ensure machines are running at optimum efficiency.
• Report any difficulties to the production engineer.

Skills

Injection Molding Process

Troubleshooting

Process Validation

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Environmental Conditions

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.).

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons).

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will 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, ensuring food safety, or helping find cures for cancer.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - effective Day 1.
Paid Time Off & Holidays.
401K Company Match up to 6%.
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus.
Employee Discount Program.
Recognition Program.
Charitable Gift Matching.
Company Paid Parental Leave.
Career Advancement Opportunities.

Location/Division Specific Information

Mebane, NC.
Hours: 6am - 2:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for machine start-ups.
2. Be the responder to all machine, robot, TCU and secondary equipment alarms.
3. Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency.
4. Troubleshoot machine, mold, and material problems.
5. Report to Production engineer any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
6. Responsible for the accurate completion of paperwork.
7. Responsible for all die change activities.
8. Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all TCU’s, Robot Control Stations.
9. Ensure proper care of all equipment, especially the managing and proper disposal of all purgings.
10. Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions).
11. Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
12. Other duties as requested. Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations. Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
13. Make required machine and equipment control adjustments to maintain proper quality and cycle efficiency.
14. Support the development of Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA).

Experience:

1. Preferably 3-5 years of experience in the injection molding process and tooling (including tooling qualifications and troubleshooting), or equivalent.
2. Preferably experience in process validations and adjustments through IQ, OQ & PQ.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Seniority level: Not Applicable.

Employment type: Full-time.

Job function: Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research.