Repligen provides cutting-edge machined plastic products and services to meet the demanding needs of customers discovering, developing and producing biotech drugs, vaccines, cell therapies and classic pharmaceuticals. 

Repligen is growing, and we’re excited to expand our team at our new facility in Shrewsbury, MA! We are currently seeking a skilled and imaginative 1st Shift Fabrications Technician, Manual Plastic Maker to join our workshop.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for craftsmanship—whether your background is in woodworking, welding, or another hands-on trade, we’d love to see how your skills can translate to creating high-quality plastic components.

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, or client concepts to build custom plastic assemblies and equipment.
• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP) in relation to operations/organization of work flow.
• Use hand tools and traditional woodworking and welding techniques to manufacture plastic devices.
• Ensure a high standard of craftsmanship, finishing, and durability in all projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety standards at all times.
• Use various hand and power tools and equipment, such as band saws, drill press, pipe benders, etc.

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent, at 18 years of age.
• Due to the nature of the work and compliance with safety protocols/regulations, fluency in English (reading and writing) is required.
• Able to work 6:00am - 2:30pm.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand dimensional drawings and specifications, bill of materials and job order requirements
• Experience using various hand and power tools and equipment, such as band saws, drill press, etc.
• Ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP) in relation to operations/organization of work flow.
• Attention to detail.
• Finished carpentry, welding or similar experience is helpful.

Repligen offers you a competitive remuneration package, including a yearly bonus, non-contributory pension, generous PTO, partial compensation on your personal health insurance and flexible working hours. But most importantly Repligen offers you a stimulating, collaborative environment with steep learning curves and the opportunity to contribute to the healthcare of patients worldwide. All of this with an international team in Waltham, MA.