Production Operator - (1st Shift)

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
• Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• Standing for full shift

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, laboratory, or a related field.
• Basic math skills, including formulas, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Follow all EHS policies, PPE requirements, gowning protocols, and cleanroom standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area using 5S practices.
• Support troubleshooting, cross-training, and Practical Process Improvement initiatives.

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $20.00–$23.00.

Schedule

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Retail 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