Operator II, Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards



Job Description




Job Responsibilities:

• Operate electrostatic paint spraying equipment to apply a coat of powder paint to parts, cabinets, and panels according to design specifications and company quality standards.


• Receive instructions on parts to be painted and fill paint hopper with specified powder as needed, matching paint number with part number.


• Check spray gun adjustments such as air/paint mixture, pressure gauges, and fluid control.


• Coat parts with powder paint in the prescribed manner.


• Monitor quality of coating and operation of the spray equipment and clean equipment daily.


• Work as a member of a painting team to paint parts efficiently.


• Clean paint booth daily and assist with removal of waste paint from drain pit and dust collector periodically.


• Assist in loading or unloading parts on conveyor line as time permits.


• Assist with the repair of metal components and perform touch up as the need arises.


• Perform all duties using required safety procedures and equipment according to company policies and practices.


• Clean immediate work area.


• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks (PMs) at scheduled date and time.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.


• Minimum of three to six months of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience.


• Background in precision mechanical operation and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred.


• Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement a plus.


• Consistent track record in successfully working in a team of 8-10 colleagues.


• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.


• Ability to read tape measure/Calipers or other measuring devices (or ability to learn).


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


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


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


• Ability to lift 35 lbs.


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

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits! Apply Now