Lead Engineering Technician 2 - 1st Shift

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Work Schedule

First Shift (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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

1st Shift: Monday to Friday Flexible start time

Pay Range: $25.58 - $42.00

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:
The Mount Prospect Illinois Thermo Fisher site is a 24/7 facility dedicated to the packaging, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals. With storage temperatures ranging from room temperature to frozen.

Responsibilities:

• Applies Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision of the 4 I’s: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and involvement
• Performs thorough preventative maintenance of Production equipment, including cleaning, part replacement, and general P.M. as recommended by the equipment manufacturer
• Tracks equipment through the Maintenance support software system
• Coordinates/Schedules Equipment PMs with Engineering Coordination specialist and Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
• Provides support to Engineering team for equipment overhaul program.
• Maintains accurate records and coordinates filing with Engineering coordination specialist
• Maintains accurate level of inventory quantities and components in order to complete preventative maintenance within scheduling timelines
• Produces quality repairs and in-depth preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
• Completes Change control and testing forms, as needed by validation committee
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
• Off hours coverage, as necessary

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in equipment repair and preventative maintenance
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Microsoft Word experience required

• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and accurately prioritize multiple tasks

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Required to work in refrigerated and frozen storage areas, outdoors, inclement weather.

Required to climb ladders, use man lifts, power tools wear PPE.

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 Illinois is $25.58–$42.10.

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

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