Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Equipment - 2nd Shift ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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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, 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, Working at heights Job Description Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Monday-Friday Pay Range: $27.11-$40.67/hr 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. How Will You Make an Impact? When you are a member of the Maintenance team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work performing preventative maintenance, fixing production equipment and supporting the business by sharing your expertise to help resolve many types of issues we encounter. You will be valued and recognized for your performance. With talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you, you will find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the business. A Day in the Life: Maintains a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, aligning with legal regulations. Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement. Perform immediate and preventative maintenance for manufacturing production equipment Assess and recommend improvements to molding machines, auxiliary equipment and electrical systems, and HVAC, for long term sustainability. Engages the Maintenance and Engineering team to challenge the status quo to make continuous operational improvements. Collaborate with all appropriate departments/staff in progress updates, problem analysis, and corrective action recommendations. Ability to identify and implement balanced processes. Work with Molding, Scheduling and Production Manager on prioritizing machine repair scheduling. Participate in the creation of SOPs and work instructions related to the department. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Manufacturing environment experience required. 2 -3 years Maintenance Mechanic experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Commercial, or other related industry preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Basic business insight Computer literate – Analyze and present data developed from the use of the computer including Microsoft Office Suite. Writing and articulation are an important aspect of documenting work performed in SAP. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Safety and Quality focused Preferred Qualifications Ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics. HVAC knowledge. Electrical diagnostics. Knowledge of electrical installation and electrical diagnostics. Working with AC/DC drives Hydraulics and pneumatics. Background in industrial, mechanical settings. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Frequently lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance Frequently stand or walk for extended periods of time and occasionally required to kneel, crouch, or crawl 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 OpportunitiesTake the lead on equipment reliability, improvement and complex manufacturing problems You have already learned how to fix equipment. This role gives you the opportunity to influence what gets fixed first, recommend sustainable improvements, strengthen maintenance practices, and work closely with Engineering, Molding and Production. As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will support molding machines, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems and HVAC while helping the team move from short-term repair to long-term reliability. You will be expected to share your expertise, challenge existing approaches and help turn recurring problems into documented improvements. What your day will look like You will perform immediate and preventive maintenance on manufacturing production equipment. You will assess molding machines, auxiliary systems, electrical equipment and HVAC, then recommend improvements that support long-term reliability. You will work with Molding, Scheduling and Production leaders to establish machine-repair priorities. You will collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to analyze problems and recommend corrective actions. You will identify, document and implement continuous-improvement opportunities. You will contribute to SOPs and maintenance work instructions. You will document work clearly in SAP so the team can use maintenance history to make better decisions. You will maintain a safe work environment and keep quality, safety and operational requirements central to every repair. What will help you succeed You may be a fit if you hold a high school diploma or GED, have worked in manufacturing, and bring two to three years of maintenance-mechanic experience from manufacturing, automotive, warehouse, commercial or another mechanical-industrial environment. Experience reading prints and schematics, performing electrical diagnostics, working with AC/DC drives, and troubleshooting hydraulics, pneumatics or HVAC will help you make an immediate contribution. Just as important, you should be comfortable communicating with multiple departments, documenting work, and helping others reach a sound repair decision. The work includes extended standing and walking, kneeling, crouching or crawling when needed, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with assisted lifting above that level. Why make the move You will gain visibility across maintenance, engineering, molding and production rather than remaining limited to work-order execution. Compensation includes a 10% second-shift differential and a $5,000 referral bonus, together with annual bonus eligibility and merit increases. Medical, dental and vision coverage begins on day one. The package also includes at least 120 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings, disability and life insurance, and an employee stock-purchase plan. If you are ready to turn your maintenance experience into greater technical influence and a more direct role in equipment reliability, this role offers a meaningful next step. Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $27.11–$40.67. 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 sav