Mfg Equipment Maintenance Tech II - Rotating shift

Work Schedule

Every other weekend days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, 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, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Pay Range: $27 to $29.50

12-hour rotating shift (every other weekend) - 4 days on (Same start day) - Following week 3 days on

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youll 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 worlds toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Maintenance Technician II

Location: Chelmsford, MA
Shift: 12-hour rotating shift (every other weekend)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our team in bringing our Mission to life every day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our employees with the resources and support needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to solve some of the worlds toughest challenges from protecting the environment and ensuring food safety to advancing life-saving therapies and cancer research.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing and utility equipment to maximize operational uptime and reliability in GMP manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Operations to provide responsive technical support, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and experienced in preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and industrial systems. This individual will also be required to obtain a Massachusetts Wastewater Grade 2 License within the first year of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all work in compliance with Thermo Fisher Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs with limited supervision.
• Diagnose and resolve medium-complexity equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain and repair manufacturing and utility equipment including:
  • Pumps
  • Agitators
  • Pressure vessels
  • Mechanical seals
  • Valves
  • Electric motors
  • Hydraulic systems
• Repair or replace instrumentation and control devices such as:
  • Switches
  • Pressure gauges
  • Temperature probes
  • Proximity sensors
  • Push-buttons
  • Control valves
• Support manufacturing operations by responding to equipment issues and providing effective technical solutions.
• Assist with coordinating work performed by external contractors and service providers.
• Utilize Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance procedures, standard work instructions, and training documentation.
• Identify and implement small-scale reliability and process improvement projects.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory usage in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Communicate low inventory levels and equipment concerns proactively to supervisors and support teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or vocational/technical certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or process environment is required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or process environment is preferred.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and equipment adjustments.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret equipment specifications, technical manuals, and process diagrams
• Familiarity with utility and process systems including:
  • Wastewater systems
  • CDA (Clean Dry Air)
  • Nitrogen (N2)
  • RODI systems
• Experience with process control systems; Emerson DeltaV experience preferred
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including every other weekend

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

• Meaningful work with global impact
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to support life-changing science and technology

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $20.51$30.76.

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

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