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

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an E&I Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. The role troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial production equipment, including injection molding systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and facility HVAC. The technician works with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability, supports continuous improvement, and follows OSHA and company safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

The listed shift schedule is Sunday 10:30 PM to Friday 7:00 AM, with a 15% shift differential. The stated hourly pay range is $27.11–$40.67. The work environment includes manufacturing equipment, loud noise, cleanroom and GMP requirements, PPE, extended standing, and work at heights. Physical activities include lifting, walking, and occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

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; at least 120 hours of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Annual performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility and company policy.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Accident and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED