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

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Rochester, NY

7d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing equipment and improve equipment reliability. The role performs immediate and preventive maintenance on production equipment, including molding machines, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and HVAC. The technician assesses equipment and recommends sustainable improvements, helps prioritize machine repairs with Molding, Scheduling, and Production, and collaborates with Maintenance and Engineering on problem analysis and corrective actions. The position also identifies and implements continuous-improvement opportunities, contributes to SOPs and work instructions, and documents work in SAP. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a second-shift differential. The stated hourly pay range is $27.11–$40.67, and the posting mentions a $5,000 sign-on bonus in the title. The work environment includes manufacturing and cleanroom conditions, loud machinery, PPE and gowning requirements, restrictions on personal products and contact lenses, standing for extended periods, working at heights, and lifting requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Manufacturing environment experience required.
Two to three years of maintenance mechanic experience in automotive, manufacturing, warehouse, commercial, or another related industry preferred.
Computer literacy, including the ability to analyze and present data using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to document work performed in SAP.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Focus on safety and quality.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics.
HVAC knowledge.
Electrical diagnostics and knowledge of electrical installation.
Experience working with AC/DC drives.
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Background in industrial or mechanical settings.

Responsibilities

Perform immediate and preventive maintenance on manufacturing production equipment.
Assess molding machines, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and HVAC and recommend improvements for long-term reliability.
Work with Molding, Scheduling, and Production leaders to prioritize machine repair scheduling.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to analyze problems and recommend corrective actions.
Identify, document, and implement continuous-improvement opportunities.
Contribute to the creation of departmental SOPs and maintenance work instructions.
Document work performed in SAP and use computer-developed data, including Microsoft Office Suite, as needed.
Maintain a safe work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Support balanced processes and share expertise to help resolve operational issues.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
10% second-shift differential.
Performance-related or variable annual bonus where eligible.
Annual merit performance-based increase.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including health incentive programs.
At least 120 hours of paid time off annually.
10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave, including three weeks for bonding and eight weeks for caregiver leave.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
Commuter benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance and family support programs.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.