Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Equipment - 3rd Shift ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Rochester, NY

7d•$27 - $41

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an E&I Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. The role troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment, including molding systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and facility HVAC. It is suited to a mechanically inclined technician with strong electrical and diagnostic experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The scheduled shift is Sunday 10:30 PM through Friday 7:00 AM, with a 15% shift differential. The listed hourly pay range is $27.11–$40.67.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician.
Electrical diagnostics experience with 120V–480V systems.
Experience troubleshooting hydraulics and pneumatics.
Experience repairing mechanical systems, including bearings, belts, couplings, and alignment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
At least 2 years of experience working on molding machines.

Nice To Haves

Motor controls and VFD troubleshooting experience.
Working knowledge of AC/DC drives.
Experience with industrial automation systems.
CMMS/SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and AC/DC drives.
Diagnose mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems.
Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment through basic fault tracing and component replacement.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
Maintain and repair HVAC and facility support systems as needed.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP.
Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, and process stability.
Follow OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1.
Paid time off and designated paid holidays.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
Annual performance-based bonus, subject to company policy and performance results.
Annual merit-based performance increase.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
Paid parental leave, including bonding and caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.