Sr Manufacturing Technician ( Injection Moulding). at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Newport, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc
  • Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold), laboratory setting, loud noises (equipment/machinery), standing for full shift, working at heights, and wearing PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Numeracy, Literacy & PC literacy skills
  • NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification in processing and proven experience in a similar role
  • Minimum of 2 years of injection moulding plastic processing operation, production, lab setting or related field
  • Previous experience maintaining and operating Injection Moulding Machines/Equipment
  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment or other highly regulated environment
  • Preferred: Experience working in a clean room environment
  • Preferred: Experience testing electromechanical systems

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and operate Injection Moulding and/or ISBM/EBM equipment
  • Ensure machinery runs efficiently, meets specifications, and achieves production targets as per the manufacturing plan
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition
  • Carry out mechanical, electrical, and setting work within the factory within the scope of competence
  • Assist in training other Production Technicians and attend any vital training courses to improve skill level
  • Ensure safe working practices and adhere to departmental rules and regulations
  • Liaise with Management regarding any occurrences likely to cause a breakdown
  • Set equipment to required standards to achieve quality standards
  • Minimize material wastage
  • Ensure all relevant procedures are carried out in accordance with company conformance to ISO 9001
  • Change over equipment for various production runs
  • Accurately fill in and update statistic and record sheets
  • Be aware of reject production and process loss
  • Ensure compliance with all Company rules and regulations, maintaining high housekeeping standards
  • Ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with required technical and quality specifications in line with ISO 9001 quality systems
  • Support lean manufacturing program in conjunction with PPI continuous improvement team

Skills

Injection Moulding
ISBM
EBM
Mechanical Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
GMP
Cleanroom Operations
PPE
Equipment Operation
Production Targets

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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