Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will find meaningful work that impacts the world positively. Our colleagues live out our Mission every day to help customers improve health, cleanliness, and safety worldwide. We equip our global teams with tools to meet personal career ambitions and push science forward. Our efforts focus on solving tough problems like environmental protection, food safety, and cancer cures.

Location/Division Specific Information:

At our Hillsboro location, we produce exceptional electron microscopes employed by scientists and engineers to advance innovation across the globe. This role is responsible for crafting high-grade parts featured in the world’s leading devices used by Nobel Prize recipients and the teams that visualized the COVID-19 virus!

How Will You Make an Impact?:

At the Hillsboro campus, Thermo Fisher Scientific advances global technology to support our customers in making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

A Day in the Life:

• Conduct assembly, alignments, and final configurations of components.
• Conduct assembly work applying prescribed methods using a variety of hand tools, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Collect test data, use databases and other office programs to detail the manufacturing process.
• Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions.
• Assist in the selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow audit and safety guidelines.
• Participate in continuous process improvement.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 1 year of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience required.
• Background in precision mechanical assembly and low-volume, sophisticated manufacturing processes required.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus.
• Previous assembly experience in a Clean Room environment is a plus.
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Division-Specific Outlook and Access).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in efficiently working in a team of 8-10 colleagues.
• Ability to analyze and address problems independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to assist with projects, conduct training, and work effectively within collaborative groups.
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work in appropriate PPE.

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
• Career Advancement Opportunities