Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

Work Schedule
Every other weekend days

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, 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

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Shift: 12-hour rotating shift (every other weekend)

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing and utility equipment to maximize operational uptime and reliability in GMP manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Operations to provide responsive technical support, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and experienced in preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and industrial systems. This individual will also be required to obtain a Massachusetts Wastewater Grade 2 License within the first year of employment.

A Day in the Life:
Perform all work in compliance with Thermo Fisher Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

- Execute preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs with limited supervision.
- Diagnose and resolve medium-complexity equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Maintain and repair manufacturing and utility equipment including:

Education: (NA or APAC)
High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate degree or vocational/technical certification preferred

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or process environment
- Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and equipment adjustments

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret equipment specifications, technical manuals, and process diagrams
- Familiarity with utility and process systems including: Wastewater systems
- CDA (Clean Dry Air)
- Nitrogen (N2)
- RODI systems

- Experience with process control systems; Emerson DeltaV experience preferred
- Working knowledge of CMMS platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements / Work
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including every other weekend
What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $27.00–$30.00.

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. 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