Equipment Maintenance Technician - Mid Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement

Retirement & Savings

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Illinois is seeking a Second Shift Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, read schematics, and support GMP-compliant operations.

This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO and holidays, and opportunities for career progression within a global life sciences leader. You will work noon-8:30 pm with weekends as needed in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging equipment (fillers, labeling, etc.).
• Ability to read and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance per published schedule. Performs corrective maintenance as needed in a timely fashion. Documents within GMP systems that all required tasks have been completed.
• Assist Engineers in carrying out engineering evaluations / troubleshooting.
• Oversees inventory on all spare parts and equipment consumables.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with motors, sensors, control systems, and related components.
• Follow OSHA standards and lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe maintenance practices
• Setup production equipment. Train operators on the use of production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Ability to coordinate repairs and spare part purchases with vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading Schematics

GMP Documentation

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GMP Systems

Electrical Testing Equipment

Schematics Tools

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Fluctuating Temps hot/cold

Job Description

Compensation: $25.58 - 35.37/hr

Work Schedule

Mid Day Shift ( Noon to 8:30 pm) Weekends as needed

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, cold chain gear, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance per published schedule. Performs corrective maintenance as needed in a timely fashion. Documents within GMP systems that all required tasks have been completed.

• Assist Engineers in carrying out engineering evaluations / troubleshooting.

• Oversees inventory on all spare parts and equipment consumables.

• Diagnose and resolve issues with motors, sensors, control systems, and related components.

• Follow OSHA standards and lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe maintenance practices

• Setup production equipment. Train operators on the use of production equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation

• Ability to coordinate repairs and spare part purchases with vendors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician preferred

• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging equipment (fillers, labeling machines, blister machines, bottle capping, induction sealers, card sealers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read and follow directions

• Ability to complete GMP documentation

• Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing.

• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

• Able to work in walk in refrigerators and freezers.

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

What We Offer:

• Compensation

• Competitive Pay

• Performance Related Bonus where eligible

• Annual merit performance-based increase

• Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $25.58–$38.37.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.