Lead Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift)

Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. Join our outstanding team in Stafford Springs, CT. Contribute to top-tier manufacturing in an encouraging atmosphere.

Discover Impactful Work:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining quality and production standards, ensuring our products meet the highest levels of excellence.

Responsibilities:

Operate in a safe, efficient manner with strict adherence to safety policies. Identify and address unsafe conditions or habits within authority scope; report other unsafe practices to supervisor, EHS leadership and/or management. Promote total quality culture and strive for continuous improvement. Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. Complete all required SOP/WI training on-time and work with colleagues to ensure their training is completed on-time. Audit operations and products for accuracy and quality routinely. Participate in and lead Tier 1 meetings. Conduct initial root cause investigation on quality discrepancies and safety incidents. Prioritize work and personnel to meet production schedules and customer satisfaction. Review daily labor reports for completeness and accuracy; maintain necessary records. Keep the work area neat, clean, and orderly, ensuring inventory control. Communicate effectively with internal customers and shift counterparts. Train new employees on safety habits, quality standards, and continuous improvement philosophy. Perform duties of other employees in case of absence, emergency, or as requested by supervision. Serve as backup for supervisor when needed. May require handling hazardous waste. May be assigned other miscellaneous duties (including training) by department supervision/leadership. Must perform all essential functions of the position as identified on the applicable Employer Job Description maintained in the Occupational Health Office.

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

3+ years of relevant experience required Basic computer skills. Excellent communication skills. Basic math skills. Basic knowledge of machinery. Ability to use mechanical tools and measuring devices. Tactful and diplomatic with strong leadership abilities. Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials and blueprints. Vocational training preferred. Experience in training employees. Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $24.32-$36.49. 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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: 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 Retirement 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 Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.