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Production Worker - 2nd shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Stafford Springs, Connecticut
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Work Schedule

    Second Shift (Afternoons)

    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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse

    Job Description

    Role Summary 

    Performs manufacturing operations in Betapure/IPC with guidance and increasing proficiency while following SOPs and standard work. Supports adherence to safety, quality, and ISO 9001 requirements while contributing to a culture of compliance. Performs first-piece and in-process inspections and applies stop-at-defect practices to prevent errors. Maintains accurate documentation and traceability of work performed. Escalates issues impacting safety, quality, or delivery to supervision. Participates in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives while building technical skills and cross-functional knowledge. 

    Key Responsibilities 

    Manufacturing Operations 

    • Operate production equipment in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, and safety guidelines 

    • Monitor equipment performance and notify supervision of issues impacting operations 

    • Perform basic equipment setup and changeovers following established procedures 

    • Support production output to meet established safety, quality, and productivity targets 

    • Stop production and escalate when conditions pose a risk to safety, quality, or compliance 

    Quality & Compliance 

    • Perform first-piece and in-process inspections in accordance with defined procedures 

    • Ensure products meet established quality standards and escalate discrepancies 

    • Apply stop-at-defect principles and follow escalation procedures 

    • Accurately label materials and support traceability of production activities 

    • Complete required documentation and recording of production/quality data accurately in compliance with ISO 9001 integrity requirements 

    Equipment & Maintenance 

    • Perform routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance tasks 

    • Identify and report equipment or process issues to appropriate personnel 

    • Support maintenance and engineering teams during troubleshooting activities 

    Safety & Work Environment 

    • Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures 

    • Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area (5S) 

    • Consistently utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) 

    • Contribute to a safe and team-oriented work environment 

    Education 

    High school diploma or equivalent required 

    Experience 

    Required:  

    • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field 

    • Basic math skills including use of formulas, decimals, and fractions 

    Preferred:   

    • Experience in ISO 9001 environment 

    • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

    • Experience with production equipment and quality testing 

    Physical Requirements 

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or controlled cleanroom environment 

    • Ability to stand and walk for an 8-hour period while performing repetitive tasks 

    • Safely handle materials and operate equipment within defined environmental conditions 

    • Lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment up to 50 lbs as  

    • Maintain workstation organization to support safety and operational flow 

    • Consistently wear required PPE and follow all safety and gowning protocols 

    • Adhere to cleanroom standards, including proper gowning, hygiene, and contamination control practices 

     

    Compensation and Benefits

    The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $17.71–$26.56.

    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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationStafford Springs, Connecticut
    IndustryAll
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html

    About Company

    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

    All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

    If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

    Skills

    • Cleanroomunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • ISO 9001unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Producer Price Index (PPI)unmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Traceabilityunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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