Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician - 12hr Rotating Schedule Days/Nights

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical development is seeking a skilled operator for their Greenville site. The role involves maintaining and operating essential plant equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in equipment operation. The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in plant equipment operation including boiler operations.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler systems and related equipment per SOPs and cGMPs.
• Monitor critical systems performance and resolve issues.
• Maintain housekeeping in utilities areas.

Skills

Problem Analysis

Planning

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Diagnostic Skills

General Trades Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HVAC

Electrical Tools

Mechanical Tools

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

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

Location/Division Specific Information:

As part of the Drug Product Division (DPD), the Greenville, North Carolina site is a multi-purpose pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging campus. The operation specializes in taking both sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development phase through to commercialization.

How Will You Make an Impact?

Provide operational and maintenance support of boilers, chillers, high purity water systems, and utility systems on a continuous basis to meet plant requirements.

A Day in the Life:

• Operate boiler systems, and all related physical plant equipment, including water and air systems, per SOPs, cGMPs, and user department requirements.
• Monitor site critical systems performance through computer controls and reviewing recorded operating data. Resolve issues to ensure continuous operations and communicate status, including failures/corrective actions and readiness to management.
• Maintain housekeeping services in utilities areas and communicate concerns.
• Work Rotational shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and some non-scheduled days. Schedule is 4 night shift - 3 off - 3 days -1 off - 3 nights - 4 days - 7 off

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in plant equipment operation including boiler operations, air compressors, or related field

Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Skilled in problem analysis, planning and organization.
• Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of highly technical diagnostic and test equipment.
• Reading and comprehension of blueprints, manuals and training materials.
• General trades’ knowledge, i.e. HVAC, electrical, mechanical tasks, etc.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work in mechanical spaces which may not be climate controlled and outside work is required at times. Wear gowning which includes gloves, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no makeup / jewelry, and the like. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene. Infrequently lift and manipulate up to 25 pounds max unassisted. Stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping.

Use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing and pulling.

Must walk, stand, bend, lift items up to 35 pounds, and move around office spaces.

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

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