Manufacturing Maintenance Tech: Automation & IMM Specialist

Thermo Fisher; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Fisher in Mebane, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, automation equipment, and plant utilities in a GMP environment. You will execute PM schedules, inspect, lubricate, calibrate, and replace components, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and ensure GDP-compliant documentation.

Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or related technical field.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Maintenance or Mechatronics.
• Experience with injection molding machines (IMM) and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on injection molding machines (IMM), automation equipment and robotic systems, assembly equipment, and plant utility systems (chillers, dryers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, pumping systems).
• Perform inspections, lubrication, calibration, adjustments, and component replacements per PM schedules.
• Identify early signs of wear, failure, or misalignment and escalate findings appropriately.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and GDP-compliant completion of maintenance documentation and work orders.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic robotic systems.
• Disassemble and repair mechanical components such as screws, barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Reassemble equipment and install new or replacement components according to manufacturer specifications.
• Support machinery moves, installations, and equipment setup activities as needed.
• Operate drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
• Follow all Safety and Environmental rules and procedures and maintain 5S standards.
• Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions and participate in required training.
• Support PPI and Kaizen initiatives and assist in root cause investigations as needed.
• Provide support across operational areas as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance / Mechatronics

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Automation systems

Industrial automation equipment

Job description

Thermo Fisher in Mebane, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, automation equipment, and plant utilities in a GMP environment. You will execute PM schedules, inspect, lubricate, calibrate, and replace components, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and ensure GDP-compliant documentation.

Overtime may be required.