Advanced Technician Glass Thimble Forming
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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
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As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The Advanced Technician Glass Thimble Forming is responsible for Glass that involves the process of creating various glass products by shaping molten or pre-existing glass. This includes operating machinery (lathe, cutting machine, and ovens) to mold, cut, or finish glass items, as well as inspecting for conformance to requirements. This role also maintains equipment used for melting, shaping, cutting, and finishing glass products. This includes machines for pressing or molten glass, cutting tables, and finishing equipment (grinding, beveling, etc.) and acid for cleaning and etching.
This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing and is part of the Hardware Manufacturing team located in Nicholasville, KY and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Setup, adjust, run, and maintain production equipment used in the manufacturing process
Read, interpret, and record measurements using inspection equipment such as micrometers and gauges to ensure conformance to quality requirements
Aid in problem solving through identification and resolution of issues, as well as supporting continuous improvement with machinery or production processes
The essential requirements of the job include:
Minimum Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 7+ years
Proficiency in operating machinery
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Ability to travel 75% to Miami, FL facility for on-going training and support in first year of employment.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Prior experience in glass forming
Use of measuring tools such as micrometers and gauges
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.