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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Packaging Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician 2

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 3
Full-timeCincinnati, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, laboratory setting, or related field is required.
  • Ability to read and understand piping and instrument diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment assembly drawings, and other equipment-related documentation.
  • Ability to diagnose electrical control circuits and drives; programmable logic controller experience is preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds individually and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including dust masks, Tyvek coveralls, respirators, and, when required, NFPA 70E protective equipment.
  • Ability to work in tight equipment technical spaces and comply with cleanroom gowning and Good Manufacturing Practice safety standards.
  • Ability to work overtime and be available on call as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist operators with equipment setup, startup, continuous operation, and production-equipment changeovers related to format and serialization.
  • Develop and write work instructions, setup instructions, and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Train employees on various packaging equipment.
  • Assist operators, engineers, and supervisors with equipment installation, suggest modifications, and contribute to continuous improvements.
  • Validate and verify newly installed equipment under actual operating conditions to evaluate system performance.
  • Maintain equipment files and document maintenance activities in compliance with standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices; ensure preventive maintenance compliance.
  • Identify and order equipment parts as needed.
  • Analyze equipment, develop and implement solutions, and participate in problem-solving focused on safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
  • Participate in monthly safety, quality, and efficiency meetings and recommend solutions.
  • Work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and 24–480-volt control systems.
  • Support packaging-line changeovers and startups alongside equipment mechanics, electrical systems, vision systems, and user interfaces.
  • Troubleshoot equipment downtime and implement immediate solutions to restore packaging operations.
  • Support safety and quality actions, execute preventive maintenance, and identify and implement solutions to packaging-line bottlenecks.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing maintenance, automotive, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience in a current Good Manufacturing Practice environment is preferred.

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Thermo Fisher Scientific makes and sells the instruments, chemicals, consumables and lab services that drug companies, hospitals, universities and industrial labs use for research, testing and production. Its products cover work from gene sequencing and protein analysis to diagnostic tests and lab freezers, and its distribution arm ships supplies to labs worldwide. Drug developers also hire it to run clinical trials and to manufacture medicines under contract. It earns money from consumables that labs buy again and again, along with instrument sales, service contracts and outsourcing fees. The company traces its roots to Thermo Electron, founded in 1956, which merged with Fisher Scientific in 2006, and it is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
1956

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