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Lead Manufacturing Technician - First Shift

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Mebane, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development!

How will you make an impact?

The primary responsibility of this position is to support manufacturing with respect to automated and semi-automated molding and assembly equipment. This includes a variety of automated material handling, assembly, decorating and packaging systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe work environment and follow all site rules and regulations
  • Maintain 5S standards in working areas and support across the site
  • Start up and run molding, automation, and packaging equipment
  • Respond to machine, robot, TCU, and secondary equipment alarms
  • Initial and troubleshooting and support of machine, mold, and material problems
  • Support production cells to maintain OEE of 85% or greater and scrap below 2%
  • Identify actions to improve equipment efficiency and support implementation of ideas
  • Use Redzone Software to capture downtime and actions related to improvement
  • Active participation in daily Huddles and standup meetings
  • Accurate completion of all paperwork in alignment with quality system standards
  • Complete line clearance, cleaning, and machine changeovers between and during runs
  • Make machine adjustments within running parameters to maintain throughput
  • Support process and manufacturing engineering projects and activities
  • Responsible for all mold change activities, including mold set-up, mold break down, hose-making, machine prep, resin loader cleaning, resin loading
  • Support preventative maintenance team activities
  • Other duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to determine and implement solutions effectively
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • On-the-job training will be provided

Experience / Qualifications

  • 4 years of relevant experience
  • Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues to the fundamental level and propose practical solutions preferred
  • Experience with various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ContolLogix, Panelview preferred
  • Experience in injection molding or similar manufacturing processes preferred

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Preferred Associates degree in Engineering or a technical field. Equivalent experience will be considered, with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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