Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Life Products Division is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Mebane, NC. The role involves maintaining machinery and equipment in a cleanroom environment, ensuring operational efficiency, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing and maintenance, along with excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities for overtime and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Preferred experience with maintenance to IMM and plastic industry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain operation of primary plant equipment.
• Disassemble and repair mechanical devices.

Skills

Analytical Skill

Problem Solving

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Results Orientation

Collaboration

Safety

Ethics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

multimeter

megohmmeter

ammeter

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information:

As part of the Life Products Division (LPD), the Mebane, NC site focuses on producing a domestic supply of critically needed laboratory pipette tips, which are used in disease research and in high volumes for processing of diagnostic tests.

You´ll maintain the machinery and equipment of the molding and assembly department in operating conditions according to the manufacturer's instructions and following the company's procedures.

Work Shift

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with possibility of Overtime

Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks

Maintain operation of the primary plant (chillers, dryers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, general lighting, pumping system)

Responsible for filling out forms related to maintenance activities such as preventive, predictive, or corrective maintenance

Movements and installation of machinery

Responsible for corrective maintenance tasks on the equipment

Responsible for the application of order and cleanliness in the department (5's)

Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement through the kaizen methodology using PPI tools.

Disassembles mechanical devices such as resin screws, barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes to remove defective parts and make lasting repairs. Uses hoists, cranes, hand tools, power tools, and occasionally fabricated fixtures. Reassembles mechanical devices and installs new parts

Sets up and operates drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts. Must have personal hand tools and toolbox

Follow and work following the Safety and Environment rules

Provide support within all areas

Participate in training sessions on environmental matters

Carry out tasks respecting the controls for environmental care and employee integrity

Maintain in optimal operating conditions the equipment for environmental operational control and/or that affect the environmental performance of the Environmental Management System

Participate in weekly talks on environment and safety

Participate in environmental training sessions

Identify and report relevant Hazard IDs

Perform duties as requested

Participate in PPI activities

Requirements for the position:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field.

Preferred: Maintenance to IMM and or plastic industry equipment or equivalent

Skills/Competencies:

Analytical Skill

Problem Solving skills

Communication

Solid knowledge of mechanics, electronics, and robotics

Good knowledge of equipment and work tools (multimeter, megohmmeter, ammeter)

Decision making

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Results Orientation

Collaboration

Safety

Ethics

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Frequently lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance

• Frequently stand or walk for extended periods of time and occasionally required to kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends to support department as necessary