Production Technician in Newport, United Kingdom

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 (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . 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.

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.