Machinist III - 1st Shift

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.

Job Description

Using available CNC mills, manual mills, and lathes, the Machinist II will machine parts based on designs from blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals specifications, sample parts, or by receiving verbal instruction to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work, sequence of operation and setup requirements. Performs work activities based on work orders.

Responsibilities

• Machine dies using the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 4‑axis mills, including proper setup of parts or material in fixtures and running the correct program.
• Design and write CNC programs to fabricate production equipment.
• Prepare tooling shipments for delivery to production and other foreign facilities.
• Prepare blanks to produce dies, wedges, and distributor plates.
• Maintain adequate supply of blanks for dies, wedges, and distributor plates.
• Machine new dies, wedges, and distributor plates.
• Repair dies, wedges, and distributor plates as needed.
• Inspect all re‑coated wedges for coating quality.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and other supplies, such as end mills, drills, inserts, die cases, wedge cases, machine oils, coolants, etc.
• Maintain and service all machine tools and equipment in the tooling shop.
• Maintain logs and data regarding all tooling activities performed.
• Maintain shop cleanliness.
• Perform other reasonable, related business duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a machine shop, CAD, CNC, or related manufacturing field.
• Preferred: apprenticeship program completion, technical school certification, and additional experience.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 35 lb; manual dexterity.
• Ability to adapt schedule as needed to support production demands.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with assembly tools, test equipment, and calibration processes.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to operate precision measurement tools and testing equipment.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Schedule

First Shift – Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Work Environment

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.