Sr Operator, Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

Thermo Fisher; Millersburg (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher is seeking a dedicated manufacturing professional for the Third Shift (Nights) from Sunday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with a 10% shift differential. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, SOPs, and lean processes in a fast-paced production setting.

You will work to ensure product quality through precise documentation, team collaboration, and proactive problem solving, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and safety standards in a controlled cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Proficient with basic Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tasks within production with line lead duties in absence of a line lead.
• Read manufacturing drawings and follow SOPs.
• Manufacture chambers per SOPs and product blueprints.
• Record and document according to GMP requirements.
• Promote safety and quality in all activities.
• Create and maintain SOPs for area of expertise.
• Conduct visual inspections of in-process and finished products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

M2M system

Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

Third Shift - Sun-Fri 10:00PM - 6:30AM // 10%

Essential Functions

• Perform specialized tasks within the production environment which include line lead responsibilities in the absence of a line lead.
• Read intricate manufacturing drawings and follow standard operating procedures
• Manufacture chambers utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in accordance with product blueprint
• Record and complete accurate documentation according to GMP requirements
• Drive a culture of safety and quality in all activities
• Create and maintain SOP's within your area of expertise
• Responsible for performing visual inspection on in-process and finished products and elevate when appropriate
• Working with a team in a fast-paced environment manufacturing complex product
• Be an advocate and participant in the Lean PPI (Practical Process Improvement) culture through Tier boards, GEMBA, JDI, RCCM, 5S and/ or Kaizen events
• Coach other operators on safety, quality and performance standards
• Train other operators on new and existing SOP's. and assist with their onboarding experience
• Drive improvements; Identify and suggest improvements to maintain or improve safety, quality and work processes

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 years of manufacturing or related field required
• Ability to promote a fully inclusive and cohesive team environment
• Production experience in a CGMP or Lean manufacturing environment
• Proficient using a computer to include M2M (Made to manage), keyboarding, email, basic Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform repetitive work duties
• Attention to detail while maintaining a quality product
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal/written communication
• Intermediate math skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced controlled cleanroom environment 8 hours a day with additional overtime as required for production schedule adherence
• The Clean room is controlled environment for temperature and humidity having low ambient noise.
• Specific gowning is required including gloves, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no makeup / jewelry, and the like.
• Ability to use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and understand chemical hygiene

Must have ability to do the following activities

• Follow all safety protocols
• Drive quality in all activities
• Stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping
• Use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, and pulling
• Infrequently lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds max unassisted; Frequently lift and manipulate up to 30 pounds