Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Job Description

SHIFT: First Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM)  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Location/Division Specific Information: Our Hillsboro site produces elite electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works to produce-high quality components used in the world’s finest microscopes operated by scientists like Nobel prize winners and researchers who imaged the COVID-19 virus. The machine shop Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician (Machinist) is responsible for operating specialized machining equipment to produce parts according to the established parameters and specifications. Your expertise in manual machine operation will be crucial in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of our manufacturing processes. This position collaborates with the entire site but reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Apply now to join a growing company with opportunities to excel in your career as well as earn incentive bonuses and career development training. Thermo Fisher offers a $2,000 sign on bonus, competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, generous tuition assistance, Paid Time Off, 401K, plus employee Stock Ownership Program for all full-time employees!

What will you do?

Manually operate industrial machinery which includes Lathes, Bridgeport and Kent mills, grinders, and precision tolerancing equipment to cut, sand, knurl, drill, face, and turn in a metal work environmentSupport machining requirements for entire business by applying a combination of machining experience, creativity and attention to detailTranslate requirements from drawings into measurements for production while inspecting parts to ensure that technical and quality standards are met.Connect with leadership regularly to discuss technical barriers to execution.

A day in the life: Thermo Fisher Scientific Hillsboro campus is on the cutting of global technology in pursuit of enabling our Customers to make the world a Healthier, Cleaner and Safer place:

Employee accomplishments and career achievements are acknowledged via our APPRECIATE programDaily Team Meetings held to address barriers to production and to highlight employee winsEmployees are actively involved with exciting new and emerging productsAll feedback is considered valuable and is brought together via our Just Do It task programTraining is routinely provided either as On the Job or via our Thermo Fisher University online portal

How will you get here?

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredA 2-year Trades degree preferred with 2+ years of experience as a manual operator Machinist OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills. Military Technical Training in lieu of technical degree may also be considered.ExperienceAt least 2 years of validated experience in a job-related industry with proficiency in operating machining equipment and machine programmingSpecific experience using precision machining equipment; Lathes, Mills, Band Saw, Drill Press, Power tools, Centroid Software and BobCad Suite, etc.Machine setup including loading raw material, selecting die set, and manually operating tool directionality and speed to create desired end productExperience with ACU-RITE machining software interface a plusExperience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plusExperience with Windows-based and MS Office programs a plus (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesAbility to lift up to 35lbsSkill to read drawings and turn raw material into the desired component while also performing basic troubleshooting of machining equipment and peripheralsKnowledge of taking measurements and applying mathematics to achieve the intended result while holding tolerances to .0005”Proven ability in successfully working in a fast paced manufacturing environmentAble to follow detailed work instructions then optimally complete assigned tasksAbility to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaborativelyAbility to support projects, perform training and work efficiently as part of cohesive teamsSelf-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skillsComfortable in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE as neededStrong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgroundsWe offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package which includes:A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision planA wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Employee assistance programAt 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, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount