Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

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 -22degrees, 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

Job Description

Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician

Discover Impactful Work:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and become a vital contributor to our mission of improving global health, environmental sustainability, and safety. As a Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a curious team that shares your enthusiasm for exploration and innovation. Based in Greenville, NC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operation and upkeep of our brand new facilities and equipment.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform all assignments in strict accordance with approved procedures.
• Familiarize with building automation systems like Honeywell.
• Maintain HVAC and Refrigeration equipment as part of our preventive maintenance program.
• Adhere to established HVAC & R and HEPA work order preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and test equipment to determine malfunctions or causes of breakdowns; replace faulty parts and re-test for accurate functionality.
• Install, repair, and service electric or pneumatic control systems used for building HVAC systems.
• Operate, service, and repair conventional mechanical industrial and commercial refrigeration/air conditioning equipment.
• Maintain, repair, clean, adjust, and install centralized plant equipment.
• Modify HVAC systems to support all relocations/moves satisfactorily.
• Capable of brazing and soldering.
• Exercise sound professional decision-making and technical skills.
• Work with minimal supervision and function cooperatively as part of a team.
• Pay attention to detail, deliver outstanding service, and maintain high levels of energy and endurance.
• Plan and coordinate work, understanding the importance of work task priority.
• Continue training to stay updated with the latest equipment and technologies.
• Work rotational shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Assist in maintaining HEPA certifications and equipment calibration results in our CMMS.
• Follow federal, state, and local codes.
• Support in crafting job plans, SOPs, and JSA.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• CFC certification.

Experience:

• Trade or Technical degree in mechanical or HVAC technology or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of practical maintenance experience in an FDA-regulated industry with prior leadership experience.
• Experience with low-temperature freezers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficient in maintenance requirements with technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, pneumatics, electronics, maintenance planning, and scheduling.
• Skilled in maintenance inventory control, warehouse operations, preventive maintenance programs, and CMMS.
• Ability to work in a clean-room environment with controlled temperature and humidity.
• Ability to work in extreme climates and wear gowning and PPE.
• Lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds unassisted; frequent lifting of 10-35 pounds unassisted.
• Frequently stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and grasp.
• Use hand tools and equipment, including forceful gripping and pushing.
• Work at elevated heights from a ladder or other means.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonuses, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an innovative and forward-thinking organizational culture, with outstanding career and development prospects. We promote integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation in everything we do.

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