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Molding Technician - 2nd Shift | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Rochester, NY · 3 days ago
On-siteSupply ChainFull-time

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc...
  • Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
  • Standing for full shift

Compensation

Compensation Range: $34 - $40/HR

Shift: 2nd Shift

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (See Recruiter for Details)

Location

You'll be based at our Rochester site

Company Overview

This campus is also the manufacturing site for Thermo Fisher Scientific's Nalgene® labware and the Nalgene® reusable water bottles produced for global distribution.

As part of our Laboratory Products Division, you'll be joining a team that provides virtually everything needed for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, biotechnology, and industrial research sectors.

Our extensive product portfolio includes advanced analytical instruments, essential lab equipment, cold storage, and a wide range of consumables like reagents, chemicals, and labware.

Role Description

The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts.

This role involves installing molds, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring machines run safely and efficiently.

A Day in the Life

  • Set up and start up various molding machines according to production schedules
  • Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and connections
  • Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) for optimal performance
  • Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality
  • Perform troubleshooting molding and process issues to minimize downtime
  • Maintain accurate production and setup documentation
  • Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production teams

Keys to Success

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required; Technical training in manufacturing, plastics, or a related field preferred
  • Experience: Experience with molding machines and tooling required; 2+ years of molding setup or processing experience preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes; Ability to adjust and optimize machine settings for quality and efficiency; Familiarity with robotics and automation systems preferred; Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems preferred; Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality; Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Ability to lift heavy molds (often 50+ lbs with assistance)
  • Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift
  • Ability to work in hot conditions near molding machines
  • Manufacturing/production floor environment
  • Exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery
  • Overtime will be required as business needs dictate

What We Offer

  • Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
  • Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Annual merit performance-based increase
  • Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1; Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays; Retirement Savings Plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Employee Assistance and Family Support Programs; Commuter Benefits; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan; Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

For More Information

Please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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