Manufacturing Technician - Adelaide Region SA, Australia - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Adelaide Region SA, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Organization Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a successful, innovative product development and manufacturing company with a vision to grow.

Job Purpose

Carry out routine product inhouse electromechanical assembly and testing.
Under the direction of the production supervisor or leading hand, undertake electromechanical product assembly, limited test and packing to achieve the agreed quantity and quality of work to meet planned and project scheduled timelines.
Accountable and responsible for implementing product assembly from the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and project production schedules, ensuring specified timelines (delivery dates) are achieved.
Build to project/job ISO (Internal Sub-Assembly Order) of all products within the value stream range.

Management Responsibility

Key Interactions/ Relationships

Internal

All functional area team members

External

Vendors
Customers

Authority to Act / Delegations

Human Resources Delegations 'Thermo Fisher Scientific' Professional Band II
Financial Delegations refer 'Thermo Fisher Scientific' Authority Matrix

Special Conditions

Some interstate and overseas travel may be required to fulfil customer requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

KEY RESULT AREA

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Program Management

Manage product assembly floor space to optimize productivity and efficiencies. Arrange assembly area in line with lean cell layouts, including easily accessible machinery / tools maintenance and calibration equipment.
Create Manufacturing Orders in line with timely release to MRP recommendations. Advise impact to Production Manager if MRP releases are overdue.
Confer regularly with Projects and Logistics staff to ensure accurate data and information is provided and expected project timelines can be met.
Plan and order packaging materials, including justintime (JIT) cases and crates, to ensure goods are packed in time to meet project despatch requirements.
Update Picking List shortages and ensure missing items are brought to the attention of your supervisor and/or Stores immediately.
Maintaining clean, tidy and safe working area and use 5S "visual workplace" processes.
Maintain accurate documentation and records (a production file) for each job and include photographs where deemed necessary, for proof of quality, quantity and packing crate materials and contents and jobbing function (recording commencement and completion times of a job).
Maintain the highest standard of quality for all products:
Report product or assembly non-conformances immediately to the Quality Control Technicians and Materials Planner.
Conduct offsite product quality control inspections as needed in order to meet delivery schedules.
Visit customer sites to carry out remedial work as and when required.

Information & Advice

Provide guidance and mentorship to the Contingent worker regarding assembly techniques/skills, quality control requirements and the implementation and use of lean manufacturing concepts/tools.

Continuous Improvement - PPI Lean

Work closely with and support the management and the PPI Lean Manager to maintain and grow the lean culture of the business.
Embrace the SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (inventory and productivity)) culture and reinforce this in the work cell through daily management (standup meetings, Gemba's).
Optimise workflow and productivity of the team through the use of PPI-Lean and 5S "visual workplace" processes, and ensure Daily Accountability through the use of metric boards, standup meetings and Gemba walks.
Ensure Standard Work is developed and maintained for all functions work cells.
Ensure all processes and procedure are documented, audited and complied with and be able to demonstrate continuous improvement and corrective action processes are in use, in order to meet the requirements for maintaining certification of the company's ISO 9001 "Management System".
Actively use the Root-Cause Counter-Measure (RCCM) 5whys tool to evaluate gaps or misses in performance (KPIs) and establish sustainable corrective and preventative actions.
Actively promote the use of PPI Kaizens and Solo projects to audit and improve processes with the valuestream or functional process.
Be actively engaged in the CARES/CAS programme to be aware of and identify improvements to customer satisfaction.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

Ability to read manufacturing assembly drawings and data, and convert to finished product
Computer literate, including the use of an ERP
Good time management and scheduling skills (multitasking)
Good problem solving skills
Above average communication skills verbal and written

Desirable
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Experience
Essential