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

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician supports the reliability and improvement of manufacturing equipment, including molding machines, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and HVAC. The role performs immediate and preventive maintenance, helps resolve production equipment issues, and recommends sustainable improvements to move the team beyond short-term repairs. The technician works with Maintenance, Engineering, Molding, Scheduling, and Production to analyze problems, prioritize machine repairs, and recommend corrective actions. The position also contributes to SOPs and work instructions, documents work in SAP, and maintains safe, quality-focused practices while meeting applicable standards and regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The work environment includes manufacturing equipment and loud noise, cleanroom and GMP requirements, and required PPE. The work involves extended standing or walking, occasional kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic business insight.
Computer literacy, including the ability to analyze and present data using Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong writing and articulation skills for documenting work performed in SAP.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A safety- and quality-focused approach.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of maintenance mechanic experience in automotive, manufacturing, warehouse, commercial, or another related industry.
Ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics.
HVAC knowledge.
Electrical diagnostics experience 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 repairs.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to analyze problems and recommend corrective actions.
Identify, document, and implement continuous-improvement opportunities.
Contribute to department SOPs and maintenance work instructions.
Document work performed in SAP.
Maintain a safe work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Keep quality, safety, and operational requirements central to repair work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay.
Performance-related annual bonus where eligible.
Annual merit performance-based increase.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the posting stating coverage begins on day one.
At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Commuter benefits.
Employee assistance and family support programs.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.