Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.

At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Manufacturing Technician for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for fabrication and in-process inspection of highly precise flow orifices from synthetic ruby material, using a variety of specialized equipment according to predefined methods. The majority of the pieces range in diameter from 1/16 inch to 5/32 inch in diameter, average 0.002 to 0.003 inches thick, and have polished holes in them that range from 0.002 to 0.004 inches in diameter. The average human hair is about 0.003 inch in diameter as a size reference. The parts are very small, very thin, fragile, must be handled using tweezers, and are inspected under microscopes.

This position is part of the Manufacturing Department located in Nicholasville, KY and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Manufacturing Team and report to the Manager Manufacturing Engineering responsible for fabrication and in-process inspection of precision components using a variety of specialized equipment according to predefined methods.

If you thrive in a 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:

• Responsible for fabrication and in-process inspection of precision components using a variety of specialized equipment according to predefined methods.
• Documents process and inspection results and verifies compliance to existing specifications.
• May complete re-work on components as required.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school diploma or GED

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

• Mechanically inclined with good attention to detail and physical dexterity with your hands
• Patient and analytical
• Experience using Excimer lasers, lapping machines, polishing machines, and gem faceting machines.

Benefits:

You will receive our comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day of employment that includes:

• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• Opportunity to receive up to a 5% annual bonus based on total wages
• Up to 5% vested on 401K contributions
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage

We also encourage our associates to have fun and be active in the community through our paid Volunteer Time-Off (VTO) program! So whether it's sports, cooking, dancing or volunteering time, at Beckman Coulter, we look out for your total well-being.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.