Equipment Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions:

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician supports Manufacturing Operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing filling and assembly equipment used to produce reagent consumables, working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team. The role includes preventive maintenance, daily production support, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting, and coordination with OEMs and management of critical spare parts to ensure equipment uptime, product quality, and GMP compliance.

This position provides hands-on exposure to automated manufacturing equipment, with opportunities to build skills in CAD, PLC/automation fundamentals, and equipment reliability under the guidance of the Manufacturing Engineering team. Success is defined by safe, reliable equipment operation, disciplined preventive maintenance, and clear communication with Operations and Engineering, with the technician becoming a trusted first responder for equipment issues over time.

A Day in Life:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues on filling and assembly equipment.
• Respond to equipment downtime quickly, communicate clear status updates, and partner with Manufacturing Operations to maintain reliable production.
• Perform equipment adjustments, part replacements, alignments, and changeover support.
• Take ownership of assigned equipment areas, including troubleshooting, repairs, PM execution, and reliability improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers during escalated troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and post-repair testing.
• Assist OEM technicians during service visits, calibrations, and repairs.
• Follow all GMP, SOP, LOTO, and safety requirements while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Support off-shift manufacturing through participation in the on-call rotation.
• Help organize and maintain critical spare parts inventory and communicate low stock items.

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or technical trade school certificate required.

Experience:

2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, packaging, biotech, food & beverage, or similar environments.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience using tools, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Demonstrate safe work practices when using tools and working around electrical equipment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and corrective equipment troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical experience includes sensors, wiring checks, and low-voltage circuits.
• Experience using HMIs and working around automated manufacturing equipment.

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or equivalent is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
• Solid troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong communication skills with operators, engineers, and OEMs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for documentation, communication, and maintenance recordkeeping.
• Willingness to learn new skills, equipment, and technologies as manufacturing equipment and processes evolve.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to routinely lift to 50 lbs., work standing for extended periods, and use ladders or hand tools as needed.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare benefits, annual incentive plan eligibility, and a range of employee programs. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides career development opportunities in an innovative, growth-focused organization. Our culture stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $24.00$32.00.

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