Manufacturing Technician I - Nights
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Lebanon, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Lebanon, TN. You will manufacture, assemble, and package Bioprocess Containers in a cleanroom environment.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 52%
- Team leadership 48%
- Lean 28%
- CNC 28%
- Welding 24%
- Machining 24%
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Lebanon
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Full description from Thermo Fisher ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education & Experience
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓No previous work experience required.
- ✓Preferred Experience: Previous work experience in a cGMP environment, manufacturing, operations, production, or warehouse.
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Work Schedule
10 hr shift/nights
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Work Schedule
Third Shift
10-hour night shift
Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 5:00am
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How You Will Make an Impact
As a Production Technician I, you will manufacture, assemble, and package Bioprocess Containers in a cleanroom environment. You will safely carry out the production process by closely following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instruction Documents (WID), blueprints, and drawings as they relate to assembly, material handling, equipment operation, and finished goods packaging. Production Technician I’s will work through the site Technician Training Program.
Day in the Life
- •Perform production-related duties, including operating equipment, assembling boxes, and packaging and preparing finished products for shipment.
- •Use various tools and equipment, including computers, calculators, measuring tools, assembly hand tools, Bioprocess Container machinery, and pallet jacks.
- •Follow safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements, company operating procedures, and policies.
- •Ensure products meet quality standards by collaborating with other stations and departments to address quality errors.
- •Maintain accurate documentation as the task is being performed.
- •Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI) activities.
- •Work effectively to consistently meet goals as an individual and as part of a team.
- •Focus on personal development through timely completion of training.
- •Adhere to schedule to meet department and site goals while maintaining focus on quality of work.
- •Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- •Competency in using computers, Microsoft Office products, and inventory management systems.
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- •Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- •Read and understand written materials, including words, pictures, and numbers.
- •Accurate counting, sorting, calculating, and measuring using tools like calculators and tape measures.
- •Ability to understand chemical safety, including interpreting labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Physical
and Work Environment
- •Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards.
- •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment up to 12 hours a day with additional overtime as required.
- •This role involves getting in the cleanroom frequently, which is a temperature controlled environment. Cleanrooms do not allow hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, acrylic nails, perfume/cologne, piercings, lip balm, lotion, chewing gum, etc.
- •Some degree of Personal Protective Equipment is required including safety-toed boots (ASTM F2413-24), high visibility gear, safety glasses, cleanroom suit, hair/beard coverings, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
- •Ability to stand and walk for full shift, reach, bend, twist, stoop, push, and grasp while performing tasks.
- •Ability to use hand tools and equipment, including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion.
- •Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
- •Loud noises (Equipment/Machinery).
Excellent Benefits
- •Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits – Effective Day 1
- •Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Employee Referral Bonus
- •Career Advancement Opportunities