Technical and Craft Labor - Machinist

• Operating industrial machinery which can include a manual operated lathe, Bridgeport or Kent mills, grinders, and tolerancing equipment

• Machine setup includes loading tooling, setup system parameters, set tolerance levels and cutting speeds

• Translates the requirements of drawings into measurements for production while inspecting parts to ensure that technical and quality standards are met.

• Ability to connect with leadership regularly to discuss technical barriers to execution.

• Employee accomplishments and career achievements are acknowledged via our APPRECIATE program

• Daily Team Meetings held to address barriers to production and to highlight employee wins

• Employees are actively involved with exciting new and emerging products

• All feedback is considered valuable and is captured via our Just Do It task program

• Training is routinely provided either as On the Job or via our Thermo Fisher University online portal

How will you get here?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• A 2-year trades degree preferred with 2+ years of experience as a Machinist or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills. Military Technical Training in lieu of technical degree may also be considered.

Experience

• At least 2 years of validated experience in a job-related industry with proficiency in CNC machine programming preferred

• Previous experience using precision machining equipment preferred (CNC Lathe, 5CNC Machine, Band Saw, Drill Press, Power tools, Centroid Software Suite, etc.)

• Experience with ACU-RITE CNC interface software a plus

• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus

• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs a plus (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs

• Skill to read drawings and turn raw material into the desired component while also performing basic troubleshooting of machine shop tools down to the component and software level

• Knowledge of taking measurements and applying mathematics to achieve the intended result while holding tolerances to .0005"

• Proven ability in successfully working in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Able to follow detailed work instructions then optimally complete assigned tasks

• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively

• Ability to support projects, perform training and work efficiently as part of cohesive teams

• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills

• Comfortable in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE as needed

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds.