CNC Programmer Machinist

Description

Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a CNC Programmer Machinist, where you'll contribute to maintaining and optimizing manufacturing processes that enable scientific discoveries. You'll work with advanced equipment and technologies to ensure smooth operations while adhering to quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in supporting manufacturing operations through equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, implement engineering changes, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Applies Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
• Programming of computer numerically controlled production equipment, including form, fill & seal tooling, sealing boards, filling templates, loading rings, etc.
• Set up and operate CNC vertical milling machine, CNC router, and other machine shop equipment and hand tools to manufacture components.
• Perform in-process inspection and documentation of all manufactured components.
• Coordinate projects or portions of projects between Tooling and other groups in the Technical Services Department.
• Maintain CNC shop tools and equipment including CNC vertical milling machine, CNC router and related components.
• Implement, maintain and properly utilize all Tooling related documentation and databases.
• Use effective team-building practices to enhance group interactions.
• Assist with the development and execution of departmental training and presentations.
• Work closely with FCS Sourcing Group to keep inventory of raw materials used in manufacturing.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain procedures, objectives, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions.
• Document components that are to be fabricated.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for CNC operation.
• Prioritize and track daily workload, solve problems and facilitate issues related to individual responsibilities.
• Provide necessary attention and communication to internal and external customers.
• Participate in meetings with additional departments, customers and/or vendors when required.
• Achieve and maintain a working knowledge of departmental procedures and company SOPs.
• Assist in the revision or creation of department procedures, company SOPs and guidelines relating to part design, CNC and tool manufacturing activities.
• Ensure all information concerning project investigations, equipment discrepancies and relevant processes and capabilities are understood and documented.
• Complete projects and initiatives under the direction of the department management.
• Assist with the research and justification of new technologies and equipment.
• Maintain and regularly submit a report detailing individual progress.
• Understand, follow and emphasize safety and operational requirements as specified by each piece of equipment.
• On call at management's request to assist in meeting customer project deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Minimum 18 months experience
• Experience using MasterCAM to create parts and generate CNC programs
• Experience operating a CNC vertical machining center
• Experience with AutoCAD computer software
• Experience with SolidWorks computer software
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read, write, and complete basic mathematical calculations with a calculator
• Good customer service skills
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Above average responsibility
• Ability to schedule multiple and varied projects to meet deadlines
• Mastery of skills required to read, understand, and adhere to SOPs and policies of a GMP environment

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds