Manufacturing Technician

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of  Danaher’s  15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year.

From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The  Manufacturing Technician  is responsible for setting up and operating the manufacturing machines and related equipment in a production/processing operation. Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.  Follow engineering drawings, work order information, manufacturing procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process. Perform manufacturing process and equipment set-up, calibration, testing and inspections.

This position reports to the site Supervisor Manufacturing Process Engineer and is part of the manufacturing/production team which is associated with diagnostics located in Nicholasville, Kentucky and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Precision Assembly & Finishing:  Mount sensitive optical and jewel materials using waxes and epoxies; fine grind and polish components to micron-level tolerances while maintaining flat tools for optimal results.
Inspection & Quality Control:  Perform in-process dimensional checks and visual inspections under a microscope to ensure critical dimensions and defect-free components meet specifications.
Process & Workplace Excellence:  Maintain a clean, organized work area and tools in good condition; recommend and implement process improvements in collaboration with Engineering.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience OR associate degree and 1+ years work experience; solid understanding of shop math and ability to read machine drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
Technical & Manual

Skills:

Functional knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing; strong hand dexterity for handling sensitive components; proficiency in MS Office and basic Windows navigation.
Attention to Detail & Communication:  Ability to maintain accurate records, follow and communicate verbal/written instructions effectively, and collaborate with associates and supervisors. Understands when to request guidance as well as be able to use an optical microscope for cleaning and inspection

Physical/Environment Requirements:
Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Lift up to 35 pounds occasionally. Lifting frequency:
Daily. Required to stand for long time periods.
Frequently twist and bend.
Pass visual acuity exam.
Work with solvents, oils, and other chemicals.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers…