Building Maintenance Technician II - 2nd shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Maintenance Associate in St. Louis. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, with a focus on HVAC and electrical systems. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1+ years in maintenance, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Embrace the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to critical solutions in drug substance development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare benefits

Outstanding career prospects

Qualifications

• 1+ years of maintenance-related experience.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
• Background in industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment.
• Assist in electrical repair in a manufacturing plant.
• Support continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

HVAC systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

A 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..

Location/Division Specific Information

St. Louis, MO / Drug Substance Division - The Drug Substance Division is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We specialize in both small and large molecule development and commercial drug substance services. This allows us to serve the needs of Small/Emerging, Mid-Sized, and Large Pharma sectors globally.

Discover Impactful Work:

Give PPI improvement ideas & suggestions to help continue the success of the plant. Associate level skilled trade including electrical, mechanical, special certified machinery. May perform installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs on building, mechanical equipment and utility systems using one or more trade skills. May run machinery requiring specific trade skills and certification. Maintains current knowledge of all applicable procedures and safety measures. Resolve mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards. Associates will have the ability & initiative to lead & participate in plant problem-solving teams, ability to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership & plan efficiently. Interested individuals will work in a fast paced, wide-ranging environment & be able to communicate effectively at any level.

Must have the following skills and experience: Electrical/electronic repairs and experienced with Windows based PC's. Candidate will work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.

A day in the Life:

• Associates will operate, maintain & fix all production equipment associated within the department to prevent and maintain HVAC, mechanical & electrical breakdowns, following safety & quality standards.
• Assist others in electrical repair in a manufacturing plant. Preferred candidate experience with industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer systems.
• Knowledge of & capable of performing technical repairs (HVAC systems, electrical repair, machining, welding tasks, high pressure gases).
• Knowledge of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems.
• Knowledge of or be willing and able to train in Maintenance Systems (SAP), lubricants & lubricating systems, & new technologies in predictive maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant efficiency programs.
• Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs. Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree

Experience

• 1+ years of maintenance related experience, including a minimum of 500 hours of on-the-job experience.
• Preferred multi-skilled experience with HVAC systems, welding, mechanical systems, high pressure gas systems, and basic PLC skills.
• Must have a confirmed understanding of HVAC installation and construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Able to move up to 50 lbs.
• Perform area housekeeping duties.
• Background in industrial systems
• Work scheduled shift, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and balanced workplace environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be aware of potential exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and high noise areas.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.