Cartridge Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons), Friday Afternoon; 3 pm - 11:15 pm

US
- Meriden, CT 06450. No travel required. Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. allowed.
• Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery).
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Standing for full shift.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Pay: $22.36/hr the hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $17.71–$26.56.

• Operating cartridge equipment to pleat, trim, cut seal membrane media, sub‑assemble, cap, final assembly, testing, drying and packaging of cartridges.
• Performing various production operations including the operation of multiple machines, where it can be done safely, and filling in on positions throughout manufacturing operations as required.
• Observing all company and OSHA safety rules and practices.
• Keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Assisting in changeover and setup on production line and equipment.
• Assisting other department members as needed to ensure safety and maximize output.
• Assisting in the training of other employees as necessary.
• Completing quality checks and, if a discrepancy is found, working with appropriate team members to solve the problem.
• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

• Education – Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start).
• Experience – One (1) year or more of plant, manufacturing, and/or warehouse experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities – Ability to work 2nd Shift (Friday Morning; 3 pm - 11:15 pm). Ability to work weekends, overtime, or holidays as needed. Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted and up to 70 pounds with assistance. Post‑high school education basic computer knowledge. Good communication skills.

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At 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, and short‑ and long‑term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
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