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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Facilities - Equipment Mechanic

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBohemia, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five years of progressive experience and responsibility in the maintenance field.
  • Familiarity with the workings of a current Good Manufacturing Practice facility.
  • Experience in building maintenance or an education in the trades.
  • Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical and most mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and diagnose equipment problems related to sensors and electrical wiring.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, work under pressure and in emergency situations, define problems and resolve them quickly, and work in a logical, clean, and organized manner.
  • Ability to work with and liaise with outside vendors.
  • Basic computer skills and comfort using software, apps, computer programs, smart phones, tablets, web-based applications, and building automation systems.
  • Ability to lift and exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently; able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
  • A valid New York State driver's license without infractions must be maintained.
  • Ability to learn new tasks and accept new responsibilities.
  • Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and safety standards, complete assigned safety training, and use safe work habits; some personal protective equipment is required.
  • Must be able to stand for a full shift and work at heights.

Responsibilities

  • Apply Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of responsibility.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to maintenance operations or implement savings opportunities.
  • Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns.
  • Perform basic electrical work, plumbing, soldering, carpentry, and snow removal when necessary.
  • Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions and perform preventive maintenance.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and grounds, including installed automated machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, and roofs.
  • Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
  • Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, and wallpaper; paint walls, piping, floors, and equipment.
  • Comply with company directives and regulations related to building operations and practice safe work habits.
  • Use and care for tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance.
  • Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

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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