Thermo Fisher ScientificMaintenance Technician-Manufacturing Equipment (3rd Shift)
Work Schedule
Third Shift (Nights)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing and packaging equipment on 3rd shift at our Grand Island, NY facility. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
This position is ideal for technicians who enjoy working directly on machines, responding to breakdowns, and keeping production running safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems on manufacturing and packaging equipment
Maintain manufacturing equipment including fillers, cappers, lyophilizers, autoclaves, tanks, mixers, and packaging systems
Perform and document preventive maintenance using a CMMS (IBM Maximo)
Respond to equipment failures and restore operations with minimal downtime
Support equipment changeovers, startups, and adjustments
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals
Accurately document maintenance activities in accordance with cGMP requirements
Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE requirements
Work independently on off-shifts and escalate issues when required
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
OR
Completion of a technical or trade school program and/or attainment of an associate’s degree in a related discipline may be accepted as a substitute for, or in addition to, relevant work experience.
Preferred Skills
Strong troubleshooting skills on manufacturing equipment types
Experience working in a cGMP or regulated environment
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Basic PLC troubleshooting experience preferred (no programming required)
Experience using CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar)
Comfortable working 3rd shift in a production setting
Work Environment
Manufacturing floor and cleanroom environment
Ability to gown and follow aseptic practices
Physically active role requiring hands-on equipment work
Physical Requirements/ Work Environment
- Ability to gown aseptically.
- 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 and Total Rewards/ Thermo Fisher Scientific.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective day 1.
- Paid time off and designated paid holidays.
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $21.82–$32.72.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards