Assembler II at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Standing for full shift



Job Description



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 II 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 takt 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.
  
  

Keys to Success:



Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of one year of proven experience in manufacturing, construction maintenance or industrial setting, preferred. *
  
  


• Previous experience with multiple component manufacturing production assembly.
  
  

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.
  
  

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


Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply Now