Lead Assembler

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A 2-year technical degree preferred with 4+ years of manufacturing experience, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred
• Background in precision mechanical assembly and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred
• 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, Outlook and Access)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability in successfully working in a Team of 8-10 colleagues
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to support projects, perform training and work productively as part of cohesive teams
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds
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• 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 document the manufacturing process
• Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions
• Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance
• Follow audit and safety guidelines
• Train current and new employees