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Senior Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

1st Shift: Monday to Friday 7:00AM flexible start time

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Madison, Wisconsin

Chemical Analysis Division

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Senior Manufacturing Technician position will be responsible for the building of various complex scientific instruments to support the production goals of a work cell. You will be part of an engaging team and collaborate with your colleagues to solve problems and drive continuous improvement!

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and calibrate all levels of assemblies and install in the final build of instruments that meet quality standards while consistently meeting productivity goals.
  • Follow work instructions for mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies, material handling, and inventory verification.
  • Trained in multiple areas of a production cell and able to troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Communicates effectively with team members and other support functions. Contributes to a positive team culture.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Experience

  • Proven experience with mechanical assembly, various hand tools, and soldering.
  • Demonstrated prior success as a trainer and peer leader.
  • Experience testing complex electromechanical systems

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

May require exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

What We Offer:

Compensation

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

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