Production Operator - (1st Shift)

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will support Zeta Plus & IPC production by operating equipment, following standard work, and helping ensure products meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

What You Will Do

• Operate production equipment according to SOPs, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic equipment setup, changeovers, routine checks, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections to support product quality.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately to maintain traceability and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Identify, report, and escalate issues that may impact safety, quality, compliance, or delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area using 5S practices.
• Follow all EHS policies, PPE requirements, gowning protocols, and cleanroom standards.
• Support troubleshooting, cross-training, and Practical Process Improvement initiatives.

How You Will Get Here

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, laboratory, or a related field.
• Basic math skills, including formulas, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards