Assembler II

Environmental Conditions

• 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.)

About the role

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.

Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works to produce high-quality components used in the world’s finest tools used by researchers like Nobel prize winners and the teams who imaged the COVID-19 virus!

Responsibilities

• Conduct assembly, alignments, and final configurations of components
• Conduct assembly work applying prescribed methods using a variety of hand tools, fixtures, and metrology equipment
• Collect data, use databases and other office programs to document the manufacturing process
• Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions
• Occasionally assist in the selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment
• Contribute to troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve issues
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance
• Follow audit and safety guidelines
• Participate in continuous process improvement

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience required
• Background in precision mechanical assembly and low-volume, sophisticated manufacturing processes required
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Division-Specific Outlook and Access)

Qualifications

• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus
• Previous assembly experience in a Clean Room environment is a plus

Skills

• Demonstrated ability in efficiently working in a team of 8–10 colleagues
• Ability to analyze and address 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

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language, and educational backgrounds
• Ability to work in appropriate PPE

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits—effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$17 – $20 per day

Schedule

First Shift (Days), Monday–Friday with flexible start time