Lead Maintenance Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Maintenance Lead Technician in Lenexa, KS, where you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment and ensuring optimal operation. Your role involves troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and collaborating with production management, all while adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational technical training or at least three years of related job experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and upgrade equipment to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Process control

Basic knowledge of electronics

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational technical training

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

What makes this opportunity outstanding?

Become a Maintenance Lead Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Lenexa, KS. You'll help maintain our innovative production and facilities equipment, supporting our top-tier maintenance services.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and upgrade production and facilities equipment to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Communicate daily with Production Management to determine maintenance priorities and ensure seamless operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all production process equipment.
• Apply equipment manuals and documentation to troubleshoot, tune, and identify part numbers for repairs.
• Install and calibrate temperature controllers/recorders.
• Walk and stand up to six hours at a time, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting at the waist, and climbing ladders.
• Adhere strictly to GMP/QSR guidelines and Microbiology Division SOPs.
• Arrive on time and work additional overtime as needed, ensuring all work activities are performed safely.
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards to management.

Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Vocational technical training or at least three years of related job experience.
• Experience with process control and various piping systems.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform physical requirements as identified by the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) with or without reasonable accommodations.