Production Technician

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Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Production Technician

Location: Newport, Wales.

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do invigorating work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, encouraged to perform at your best potential. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary

Responsible for the running and upkeep of Injection Moulding and/or ISBM/EBM and equipment. This role will ensure all machinery and equipment is running efficiently, checked and maintained within laid down specifications, whilst achieving production targets in accordance with daily/weekly manufacturing plan and adhere to the Company's 4-I values!

Key Responsibilities

• That all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition
• Carry out any mechanical and/or electrical and/or setting work within factory (within the scope of competence) including any work as may be required in any unit
• To assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses necessary to improve skill level
• Ensure safe working practices at all times and adhere to any department rules and regulations
• Liaise with Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown
• To set equipment to required standard i.e. to acquire optimum conditions to achieve quality standards
• To ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum
• To ensure that all relevant procedures are carried out in accordance with company conformance to ISO 9001
• To change over equipment for various production runs.
• Ensure that all statistic and record sheets are accurate filled in and kept up-to-date.
• To be aware of reject production i.e. high wastage and process loss
• To ensure compliance with all Company rules and regulations, and also maintain a high standard of housekeeping and the workplace is kept clean and tidy
• To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with the Company's ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI continuous improvement team.
  
  

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Numeracy, Literacy & PC literacy skills
• NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification in processing and shown experience in a similar role
  
  

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 4i values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.