Sr. Molding Process Technician - 3rd Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Millersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated competence in mechanical skills
  • Desire to learn new skills
  • Openness to participate in workshops on Scientific and Decoupled Molding
  • 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 stand for full shift and wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Advanced communication and problem-solving skills
  • Analytical capability to identify waste and improve processes
  • Strong time management skills
  • Mechanical and electrical approach
  • Industry experience preferred
  • A.S. or equivalent experience in Plastics and Polymers preferred
  • Familiarity with Scientific and Decoupled Molding Process
  • Experience of at least 2 years in injection molding

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain Valve Gate tools, Hot manifolds, Over-molding, Insert molding, and Rotating core movement systems
  • Conduct validation processes for Injection Molding Processing including DOE, FAI, OQ, and PQ
  • Work with hydraulic and all-electric presses (Toyo, Boy, Nissei) ranging from 25 to 250 tons
  • Work together with the team to conduct preventive maintenance on injection molding machines, automation, and injection molds
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process issues such as flash, sink, tool damage, and other defects
  • Capture cycle counts from molding presses for capacity and scheduling analysis
  • Adhere to cGMP and ISO 13485:2003 standards
  • Handle materials and resins efficiently
  • Provide input on new mold builds and work with prototype molds
  • Establish and confirm pressure decay testing procedures
  • Develop test procedures in collaboration with the Quality team
  • Aid in the repair and upkeep of injection molding machines
  • Develop detailed SWP’s and WID’s for mold change-overs
  • Place purchase orders for necessary materials and components
  • Perform Anticlinal testing using optical comparators, hard-working scopes, micrometers, and other instruments

Skills

Injection Molding
Valve Gate Tools
Hot Manifolds
Over-molding
Insert Molding
Rotating Core Systems
DOE
FAI
OQ
PQ
Hydraulic Presses
All-Electric Presses
Toyo
Boy
Nissei
Preventive Maintenance
cGMP
ISO 13485
Pressure Decay Testing
Optical Comparators
Micrometers

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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