Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Make a difference on a global scale with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Our mission empowers customers to improve the world every day. Join our team and help solve tough challenges, such as environmental protection, food safety, and finding cures for cancer. 

As a Sr. Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, you will handle emergency maintenance issues to maintain daily production levels. You will also complete assigned PMs and handle general repair, modification, and fabrication projects. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE 

Make repairs or adjustments as instructed by a work order or verbal request by management on all production process equipment and anything supporting production.  

Support daily manufacturing, filling, and packaging operations by making repairs to improve operations OEE.  

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems as required.  

Complete preventative maintenance and general repair work orders as scheduled.  

Fabricate minor replacement/repair parts as needed within maintenance machining/welding shop.  

Assist in analyzing and correcting problems encountered during maintenance work to ensure work is performed according to SOPs.  

Communicate daily with Maintenance Team Lead regarding shift-to-shift transfer information. Connect with supervisor/engineering regarding equipment condition and provide recommendations for enhanced reliability plans.  

Collaborate with engineering department to develop capital equipment needs and support new equipment installations.  

Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled hours, with additional overtime as needed.  

Report any actual or potential safety hazards to management. 

EXPERIENCE:  

• 2+ years applicable work experience.  

• Experience with automated production equipment in a manufacturing environment.  

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, lubrication, electrical systems, industrial automation, and controls technology.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:  

• Strong mechanical skills including the ability to perform mechanical disassembly, repairs, and reassembly of complicated equipment.  

• Knowledge of industrial control wiring systems.  

• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with equipment operators.  

• Interpersonal skills, both oral and written.  

• Welding/Machining/Fabrication proficiency.  

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Process' automation control troubleshooting experience.  

• Proficient in electrical, electronics and controls technologies.  

• Powered industrial equipment operation training.  

• Training and experience with safety programs such as lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and elevated work.  

• Strong computer skills to use Microsoft Office, corporate applications, and maintenance work order software system.  

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:  

• Standing for extended periods of time up to 6 hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting at waist, and climbing ladders.  

• Possess the abilities to perform the physical requirements of the assigned job as identified by the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) with or without reasonable accommodations.  

• Lift up to 50 pounds.  

• Maneuver up and down ladders.  

• Clean room gowning will often be required.  

• Ensure safety of employees and follow all health and safety policies/guidelines.  

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information, please review:

Thermo Fisher’s press release

Astorg press release