Manufacturing Technician I - Nights

ThermoFisher Scientific; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual merit increase

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Production Technician I to manufacture, assemble, and package Bioprocess Containers in a controlled cleanroom environment. You will follow SOPs, WIDs, and blueprints to perform assembly, material handling, equipment operation, and packaging, while participating in our Technician Training Program.

Eligible candidates will work the third shift, 10-hour nights, Monday through Thursday, 6:00pm–5:00am, and contribute to quality and process improvements while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience required.
• Preferred experience in a cGMP environment, manufacturing, operations, production, or warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and package finished products for shipment.
• Assemble boxes and prepare packaging materials.
• Use tools and equipment including computers, calculators, measuring tools, hand tools, Bioprocess Container machinery, and pallet jacks.
• Follow safety standards and cGMP requirements; adhere to SOPs and policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation during tasks.
• Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI) activities.
• Work effectively to meet goals as an individual and as a team.
• Complete training and focus on personal development.

Skills

Computer literacy

MS Office

Inventory systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bioprocess Container machinery

Pallet jacks

Tape measures

Calculators

Job description

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/nights

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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Work Schedule:

Third Shift

10-hour night shift

Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 5:00am

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.

How You Will Make an Impact:

As a Production Technician I, you will manufacture, assemble, and package Bioprocess Containers in a cleanroom environment. You will safely carry out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instruction Documents (WID), blueprints, and drawings as they relate to assembly, material handling, equipment operation, and finished goods packaging. Production Technician I's will work through the site Technician Training Program.

Day in the Life:

• Perform production-related duties, including operating equipment, assembling boxes, and packaging and preparing finished products for shipment.
• Use various tools and equipment, including computers, calculators, measuring tools, assembly hand tools, Bioprocess Container machinery, and pallet jacks.
• Follow safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements, company operating procedures, and policies.
• Ensure products meet quality standards by collaborating with other stations and departments to address quality errors.
• Maintain accurate documentation as the task is being performed.
• Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI) activities.
• Work effectively to consistently meet goals as an individual and as part of a team.
• Focus on personal development through timely completion of training.
• Adhere to schedule to meet department and site goals while maintaining focus on quality of work.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience required.
• Preferred Experience: Previous work experience in a cGMP environment, manufacturing, operations, production, or warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Competency in using computers, Microsoft Office products, and inventory management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Read and understand written materials, including words, pictures, and numbers.
• Accurate counting, sorting, calculating, and measuring using tools like calculators and tape measures.
• Ability to understand chemical safety, including interpreting labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment up to 12 hours a day with additional overtime as required.
• This role involves getting in the cleanroom frequently, which is a temperature controlled environment. Cleanrooms do not allow hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, acrylic nails, perfume/cologne, piercings, lip balm, lotion, chewing gum, etc.
• Some degree of Personal Protective Equipment is required including safety-toed boots (ASTM F2413-24), high visibility gear, safety glasses, cleanroom suit, hair/beard coverings, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
• Ability to stand and walk for full shift, reach, bend, twist, stoop, push, and grasp while performing tasks.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Loud noises (Equipment/Machinery).

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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.