Operator II

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

We are currently seeking an Operator II, Manufacturing to join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Bothell. As a leading global scientific research company, we are dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With our world-class resources and innovative technologies, we provide hard-working opportunities for our employees to contribute to

Discover Impactful Work:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of impactful projects and initiatives. You will work closely with a team of skilled individuals to manufacture high-quality products that are used in critical scientific research and healthcare applications around the world. Your work will directly impact the lives of countless individuals and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

A day in the Life:

• Assemble, align, and test complex electro-mechanical, optical-electrical, mechanical, and electronic subassemblies according to product diagrams, schematics, or samples.
• Clean and prepare parts for assembly, ensuring flawless execution and consistency to strict quality standards.
• Use commonly used hand tools like torque drivers, soldering irons, screwdrivers, crimp tools, and wire cutters to accomplish assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret production or engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test instructions, assembly drawings, work orders, procedures, and safety rules.
• Determine the sequence of operations based on sketches, samples, and written or oral instructions.
• Inspect and test completed assemblies to ensure they meet specifications, recording results accurately.

Keys to Success:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 1 year of directly applicable experience as an Electro-Mechanical assembler.
• The ability to select and use common hand tools with precision and efficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to grasp, hold, and manipulate small objects repeatedly and for long durations.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in the English language.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to successfully implement solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of directly applicable experience as an Electro-Mechanical assembler.
• Experience in operating computers and common software to use workplace systems is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in assembling, aligning, and testing complex electro-mechanical, opto-electrical, mechanical, and electronic subassemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret production or engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test instructions, assembly drawings, work orders, procedures, and safety rules.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the sequence of operations from sketches, samples, and written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role involves duties performed in a production environment where it requires regular sitting, handling, as well as occasional walking and standing. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision. The role also requires eye-hand coordination. Additionally, you must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions, exhibit a positive demeanor, and work well in a team environment.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare coverage, and a range of employee benefits. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we provide outstanding career and development prospects within an innovative and forward-thinking organization. Join us and become part of a culture that values integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards