Senior Maintenance Technician- 3rd shift

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.

About the role

This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within Bio Production Group. The Facility is a class 2 medical device manufacturer of liquids and dry powder media in cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC/utilities systems on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform, document, and improve preventive maintenance using CMMS.
• Execute calibrations and adjustments on critical instruments per approved procedures and schedules.
• Support equipment changeovers and line setups to meet production schedules.
• Interpret and update technical documentation.
• Maintain strong cGMP documentation practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies: LOTO, confined space, arc flash, hot work, chemical handling; drive a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee critical utilities operation and maintenance.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians; contribute to skills matrices and on-the-job training plans.
• Participate in off-shift/after-hours support, rotating on-call coverage, and shutdown/turnaround planning and execution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Trade & Technical school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a cGMP maintenance technician in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: mechanical systems, industrial electrical (up to 480V), PLCs/HMIs, instrumentation/calibration, pneumatics/hydraulics, utilities/HVAC.
• Preventative maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics.
• Basic proficiency with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) and maintenance best practices preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and completing compliant GMP documentation.
• Solid computer skills: CMMS, Microsoft Office/365.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities; comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
• Safety first mindset.
• Ability to aseptically gown.

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Cold Room/Freezers -22°F/-6°C.
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold).
• 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.
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.
• Working at heights.

Schedule

3rd shift 10-hour days (Wed–Sat; 9:30pm–8:00am) with a 15% shift differential.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position based in New York is $28.00–$32.00. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1.
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays annually, and paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• 401K with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a 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.