Assembler I and Assembler II at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Standing for full shift



Job Description



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.



How will you make an impact:



The Assembler I or II you will perform a wide variety of product assembly operations on product components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies to make crucial laboratory equipment and medical devices. They will work safely and ensure the best quality products are within specified take times and drive continuous improvement in the factory.



A Day in the Life:



- Select appropriate components to align and assemble them in accurate sequence by drilling holes, adding rivets, screws, bolts, braces, tape, cement or solder to meet specifications.


- Read electrical wiring diagrams to accomplish accurate assembly.


- Inspect parts during sub-assembly and at key points to ensure the unit meets specified quality standards prior to moving unit to the next workstation.


- Use a wide range of hand tools, including, but not limited to drill, rivet gun, drill press.


- Use SAP system shared plant-wide to enter product related data into computer system and track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, production rates, physical location, etc.


- Order and retrieve supplies/materials such as cardboard, bags, and warehouse items using paper and SAP documents.


- Troubleshoots work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience toward resolution and taking appropriate steps for assistance.


- Test assembled units; clean and pack final product.



How will you get here?




*Must be Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.




*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening





Education



High school diploma or equivalent required.



Experience



Assembler I - No prior experience needed


Assembler II - 1+ years of proven experience in manufacturing, construction maintenance, or industrial setting; preferred



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities



Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.


Standing, bending, reaching and handling bulky parts is common to the job.


Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds.


Computer and keyboarding experience.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.



Competitive wages & Excellent benefits package!!

• Review our company's Total Rewards
  
  


• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  
  


• Paid Time Off & Holidays
  
  


• 401K Company Match up to 6%(after 1 year)
  
  


• Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days
  
  


• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  


• Employee Discount Program
  
  


• Recognition Program
  
  


• Charitable Gift Matching
  
  


• Company Paid Parental Leave
  
  


• We will provide the vital equipment for your role including: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.
  
  


• We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including: lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
  
  

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