Thermo Fisher Scientific
Grand Island, NY
Shift: Full time
Work Schedule Flex 10 hr shift/nights 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), 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 Work Schedule Flex 10 hr shift/nights 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), 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 Senior Maintenance Technician 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. Location/Division Specific Information: This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within Bio Production Group How Will You Make an Impact?: The candidate will be responsible for equipment at the Grand Island Facility. The Facility is a class 2 medical device manufacturer of liquids and dry powder media in cleanroom environments. A Day in the Life: Lead hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC/utilities systems on manufacturing and packaging equipment. Perform, document, and improve preventive maintenance using CMMS. Execute calibrations and adjustments on critical instruments per approved procedures and schedules. Support equipment changeovers and line setups to meet production schedules. Interpret and update technical documentation. Maintain strong cGMP documentation practices. Ensure compliance with safety policies: LOTO, confined space, arc flash, hot work, chemical handling; drive a proactive safety culture. Oversee critical utilities operation and maintenance. Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians; contribute to skills matrices and on-the-job training plans. Participate in off-shift/after-hours support, rotating on-call coverage, and shutdown/turnaround planning and execution. Hours - 3rd shift 10 hour days + 15% shift differential Wed – Sat; 9:30pm – 8:00am Education: High school diploma or GED required. Trade & Technical school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience : Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a cGMP maintenance technician in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing environment. 2+ years demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: mechanical systems, industrial electrical (up to 480V), PLCs/HMIs, instrumentation/calibration, pneumatics/hydraulics, utilities/HVAC Preventative maintenance experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics. Basic proficiency with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) preferred. Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) and maintenance best practices preferred. Experience supporting equipment commissioning/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and completing compliant GMP documentation. Solid computer skills: CMMS, Microsoft Office/365. Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities; comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Ability to aseptically gown Safety first mindset 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 401K Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus Career Advancement Opportunities Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $28.00–$32.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team,