Machine Operator

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. seeks a motivated Machine Operator to join our Marietta manufacturing team. You will operate cutting-edge equipment and contribute to our mission of improving global health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of settings or programmed control data.
• Perform calculations and establish controls to manage machinery, inputting instructions to modify programs for attaining production objectives of high quality.
• Confirm the accuracy of first setups regarding size, structure, forming sequence, etc., using test pieces and validating with the first production piece and at subsequent intervals.
• Use expertise and experience to establish the order of operations for completing components safely and with high quality.
• Review blueprints, sketches, technical drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample components to ascertain the dimensions and tolerances of final workpieces, operational sequence, and setup needs.
• Retrieve, input, and interpret drawings and other data from the computer system.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance results and adjust machine controls or settings as required.
• Inspect work pieces for defects and quality-related exceptions, determining the necessary actions.
• Address work-related challenges through the application of knowledge and background to sustain production and quality targets while reducing equipment wear.
• Apply bar code systems for tracking production information and timekeeping.
• Use the computer (SAP) system plant-wide to accomplish and track production data.
• Measure, count, and coordinate materials and parts to monitor production quality and volume.
• Use air hoses or brushes to remove debris from dies for quality purposes.
• Grind out burrs and sharp edges using portable grinders.
• Move finished pieces to storage areas using pallet jacks, two-wheelers, or caster-based racks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Preferred Experience

• One year of experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, or an industrial setting.
• Previous experience with sheet metal and related machinery.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 skills.

Come aboard Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and become a valuable member of our committed team, where you can effectively apply your expertise and advance in a flourishing setting!