Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Biologicals and Chemicals Division is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Grand Island facility. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment in a cleanroom environment, ensuring adherence to safety and GMP standards. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing and automation controls.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

Annual performance-based bonus

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field.
• 2-3 years Maintenance Mechanic experience preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting advanced production and facilities equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and support engineering projects.
• Uphold safety procedures to maintain a zero incident state.

Skills

Automation/Controls knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to load PLC and Frequency Drives Programs

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Practical knowledge of GMPs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift

Compensation Range: $25.58 - $38.37/HR

Location/Division Specific Information:

Grand Island, NY-Biologicals and Chemicals Division (BCD). Manufacturing facility producing liquid and powder media and developing cell culture cell therapies.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The candidate will be responsible for the production and facilities equipment at the Grand Island Facility. The Facility is a class 2 medical device manufacturer of liquids and dry powder media in clean room environments.

A Day in the Life:

• The candidate will be responsible for the day to day troubleshooting of advanced production and facilities equipment as well as preventive maintenance and projects to support the Engineering Team.
• The candidate will have a working knowledge of pneumatics, electromechanical technology, mechanical proficiency and knowledge of automation controls and basic PLC programming knowledge to log onto processors and to load processor and drive programs and parameters.
• Uphold Safety procedures and drive the team to a zero incident state.
• Purchasing of critical parts and providing purchase orders for emergency work and critical parts.
• Driving the team daily and providing equipment support through troubleshooting assistance and priority of work orders and preventive maintenance.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field
• 2 -3 years Maintenance Mechanic experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Commercial, or other related industry preferred.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Automation/Controls knowledge-Allen-Bradley is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to load PLC and Frequency Drives Programs and parameters.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Practical knowledge of GMPs and working in an SOP/Work Instruction environment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to aseptically gown and work in a cleanroom environment.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York 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