What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Technician position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, 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, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heightsJob 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.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Skilled Trades Professional II, where you'll contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. In this role, you'll support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating specialized equipment. You'll work with advanced machinery, performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and quality control procedures while ensuring compliance with GMP standards and safety protocols. This position offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements in an environment dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
High school diploma or GED Required
- Minimum of 2 year of maintenance or manufacturing experience
- Preferred Fields of Study: Technical/Mechanical
- Professional certifications in relevant trades a plus
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with industrial equipment maintenance and repair
- Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and measurements
- Proficiency in preventive maintenance procedures
- Experience with GMP and SOPs in manufacturing environments
- Physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 70 lbs
- Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
- Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and teamwork capabilities
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Commitment to safety procedures and protocols
- Willingness to handle chemicals and work in industrial environments
- Valid vision test certification (renewed every two years)
- Experience with specialized equipment (folding machines, press operations) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives