Night Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech – Electrical & Controls

ThermoFisher Scientific; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the United States is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Maintenance technician for the third shift to support GMP-compliant manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, instrumentation, motor controls, and related facility equipment on a nights schedule.

Key duties include executing preventive maintenance in SAP CMMS, reading schematics, ensuring GMP documentation, and mentoring junior technicians.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• 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

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Allen Bradley PLCs

Instrumentation & drives

BMS knowledge

Problem solving

Windows software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SAP CMMS

Windows OS

BMS software

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the United States is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Maintenance technician for the third shift to support GMP-compliant manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, instrumentation, motor controls, and related facility equipment on a nights schedule.

Key duties include executing preventive maintenance in SAP CMMS, reading schematics, ensuring GMP documentation, and mentoring junior technicians.