Lead Skilled Tradesman

ThermoFisher Scientific; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual incentive plan bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve electrical, automation, and production support systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

You will support reliable plant operations through advanced electrical and controls troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to equipment failures while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting with PLCs, instrumentation, motors and drives.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and controls failures to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, manuals, and blueprints.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities and SAP CMMS work orders.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SAP/CMMS

Job description

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

As 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.

The Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical, automation, and production support systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role supports reliable plant operations through advanced electrical and controls troubleshooting, preventive maintenance execution, and rapid response to equipment failures while maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality standards.

This position serves as a technical resource within the maintenance organization and is expected to independently diagnose complex equipment issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in maintaining site operational reliability.

Electrical & Controls Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility support systems
• Diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation, and controls failures to minimize downtime
• Support operation and maintenance of: Motor controls and VFDs, Instrumentation and calibration systems, Electrical distribution systems, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Read and interpret: Electrical schematics, P&IDs, Technical manuals, Wiring diagrams and blueprints

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time within SAP CMMS
• Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions or reliability improvements
• Support troubleshooting during equipment startups, shutdowns, and process interruptions

GMP Compliance & Documentation

• Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements
• Ensure accurate and complete maintenance documentation, including: Work orders, Equipment logs, Maintenance forms
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in inspection-ready condition

Continuous Improvement & Technical Support

• Participate in root cause investigations and equipment reliability initiatives
• Recommend process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
• Assist in training and mentoring junior maintenance technicians
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and automation improvements

Safety

• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and safe work practices
• Actively support site safety initiatives and identify unsafe conditions
• Utilize appropriate PPE and comply with all site environmental, health, and safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred
• Minimum 4 years of industrial electrical maintenance, experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong troubleshooting experience with: Allen Bradley PLC systems, Industrial instrumentation, AC/DC motors and drives, Electrical distribution systems
• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems and maintenance software
• Proficient with Building Management Systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for complex mechanical and electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or chemical), preferred
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, preferred
• Experience with calibration systems and process instrumentation, preferred
• Experience with welding, mechanical systems, high pressure gas systems and basic PLC skills, preferred
• Journeyman Electrical License preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
• Understanding of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability
• Experience with high voltage electrical distribution and systems
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude including basic machining, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred
• Ability to support off‑shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response work as required

Working Conditions

Manufacturing and industrial environment with exposure to:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, up to 4 feet
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Electrical hazards
• Noise variations
• Temperature variations
• Chemicals and industrial utilities
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift maintenance tools and equipment as required

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!

***Relocation assistance is not provided.

***Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

***Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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.