• Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Grand Island, NY)


    Work Schedule

     

    First Shift (Days)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    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), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights

    Job Description

    Shift: 1st Shift

     

    Compensation Range: $25.58 - $38.37/HR

    Location/Division Specific Information:

    Grand Island, NY-Biologicals and Chemicals Division (BCD). Manufacturing facility producing liquid and powder media and developing cell culture cell therapies.

     

    How Will You Make an Impact?:

     

    The candidate will be responsible for the production and facilities equipment at the Grand Island Facility. The Facility is a class 2 medical device manufacturer of liquids and dry powder media in clean room environments.

     

    A Day in the Life:

    + The candidate will be responsible for the day to day troubleshooting of advanced production and facilities equipment as well as preventive maintenance and projects to support the Engineering Team.

    + The candidate will have a working knowledge of pneumatics, electromechanical technology, mechanical proficiency and knowledge of automation controls and basic PLC programming knowledge to log onto processors and to load processor and drive programs and parameters.

    + Uphold Safety procedures and drive the team to a zero incident state.

    + Purchasing of critical parts and providing purchase orders for emergency work and critical parts.

    + Driving the team daily and providing equipment support through troubleshooting assistance and priority of work orders and preventive maintenance.

    Education:

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    Experience:

    + Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field

    + 2 -3 years Maintenance Mechanic experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Commercial, or other related industry preferred.

    + Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    + Automation/Controls knowledge-Allen-Bradley is a plus

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability to load PLC and Frequency Drives Programs and parameters.

    + Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

    + Practical knowledge of GMPs and working in an SOP/Work Instruction environment.

    Physical Requirements / Work Environment

    + Ability to aseptically gown and work in a cleanroom environment.

     

    What We Offer

    Compensation

    + Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

    + Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions

    + Annual performance-based bonus

    + Annual merit performance-based increase

    Excellent Benefits

    + Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

    + Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

    + Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Employee Referral Bonus

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $25.58–$38.37.

     

    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

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.