Manufacturing Technician 1

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, 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.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The Manufacturing Technician I for Leica Biosystems is responsible for assembling mechanical and optical components. This position is part of Production Team located in Vista, CA and will be an on-site role reporting to the Supervisor, Manufacturing . At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Production Operations Team and report to the Manager, Manufacturing responsible for working to assemble scanners and related products. If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• • Follow written procedures and perform all steps required to assemble Aperio Digital Pathology scanners and related products. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
• Electro-mechanical assembly
• Routing of cable and harness assemblies
• Building of optical sub-assemblies
• Visual and mechanical inspections of components and assemblies.
• Installing software
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Identify proper focus of optical assemblies viewing through eyepiece or on computer monitor.
• • Complete related paperwork

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School diploma or equivalent or in lieu of High School diploma, willing to accept 2+ years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Google docs).
• Ability to learn and understand technical information related to our products offered.
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25 lb

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 1+ year’s assembly experience in electromechanical production environment, ideally in medical device.
• Identifying product and process issues. Clearly proposing and communicating improvements.

The hourly range for this role is $22 - $24. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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