Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Equipment

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRochester, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician is required.
Electrical diagnostics experience with 120V–480V systems is required.
Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting experience is required.
Mechanical systems repair experience involving bearings, belts, couplings, and alignment is required.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics is required.
Strong documentation and communication skills are required.
At least 2 years of experience working on molding machines is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, with occasional assisted lifting above 50 pounds, is required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods is required.
Ability to kneel, crouch, and crawl occasionally is required.
Ability to work safely around energized systems and moving machinery is required.
Ability to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices safety standards, use required personal protective equipment, and follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and lockout/tagout procedures is required.
Ability to meet the stated cleanroom and environmental conditions, including restrictions on personal products and accessories and limitations on contact lenses, is required.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and alternating-current/direct-current drives.
Diagnose mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems.
Support troubleshooting of programmable logic controller-controlled equipment through basic fault tracing and component replacement.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and facility support systems as needed.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP.
Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on overall equipment effectiveness, reliability, and process stability.

Desired Qualifications

Motor controls and variable frequency drive troubleshooting experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of alternating-current/direct-current drives is preferred.
Experience with industrial automation systems is preferred.
Computerized maintenance management system or SAP experience is preferred.

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

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, 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, Working at heights

Job Description

Shift: Sunday 10:30 PM - Friday 7:00 AM
Shift Differential: +15%
Pay Range: $27.11- $40.67/hr

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a skilled E&I Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment, including molding systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and facility HVAC.

This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician with strong electrical and diagnostic experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and AC/DC drives
Diagnosing mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems
Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment (basic fault tracing and component replacement)
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals
Maintain and repair HVAC and facility support systems as needed
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP
Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, and process stability
Follow OSHA and company safety standards including LOTO procedures

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Minimum 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or Technician

Technical Skills & Experience

Required

Electrical diagnostics (120V–480V systems)
Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
Mechanical systems repair (bearings, belts, couplings, alignment)
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Strong documentation and communication skills
2+ years experience working on molding machines

Preferred

Motor controls and VFD troubleshooting
Working knowledge of AC/DC drives
Experience with industrial automation systems
CMMS/SAP experience

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally assisted lifting above 50 lbs.
Extended standing and walking
Occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Ability to work safely around energized systems and moving machinery

What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
Additional shift differential if applicable
Annual performance-based bonus
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $27.11–$40.67.

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

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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