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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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 world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Position Summary:

The Sr. MaintenanceTechnician will operate, maintain & troubleshoot all production equipment associated within the department to prevent and/or correct mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards.  The ability & initiative to lead & participate in plant problem-solving teams, ability to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership & plan effectively is desired.  Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast paced, multifaceted environment & be able to communicate effectively. This position is responsible for the electrical maintenance and repair of all production related machinery and equipment. Must have the following skills and experience: Electrical/electronic troubleshooting in a manufacturing plant; expertise with Allen Bradley PLC's; instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair and calibration; and experience with Windows based PC's. Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain & troubleshoot all production equipment associated within the department to prevent and/or correct mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards. Electrical/electronic troubleshooting in a manufacturing plant.

• Background in industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer systems

• Knowledge of & capable of performing special technical skill (electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, high pressure gases)

• Instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair and calibration. Knowledge of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems

• Knowledge of or be willing and able to train in Maintenance Systems (SAP), computer skills, lubricants & lubricating systems, & new technologies in predictive maintenance

• Support high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant productivity programs

• Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental policies, procedures and programs.

• Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor

• This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree or Technical Certification is highly preferred.

• 5 years of electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing plant preferred

• Expertise with Allen Bradley PLCs:  instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair and calibration

• Background in industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer systems Must have the following skills and experience: 

• Experience with Windows based PCs

• Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays as required

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.

Other Job Requirements:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be aware of potential exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and high noise areas.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

There is also a shift differential offered with this opportunity.

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.