Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Mebane, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As part of the Life Products Division (LPD), the Mebane, NC site focuses on producing a domestic supply of critically needed laboratory pipette tips used in disease research and high-volume diagnostic testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
Experience maintaining injection molding machines (IMM).
Experience maintaining industrial automation or robotic systems.
Experience with PLCs, controls, vision systems.
Experience in plastics manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a regulated industry with adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Technical training or industry certifications in industrial maintenance or related discipline.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of automation and robotic systems.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Commitment to safety and ethical standards.
Computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Writing and articulation are an important aspect of documenting work performed in applications such as SAP.
Robotics
Mechatronics/Automation Work Cells
PLC Programming/Ability to Read and Understand Machine Code
Welding Skills
HVAC and Overall HVAC Control Systems Knowledge

Responsibilities

Installing, fixing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, plumbing, physical structures, electrical wiring, and lighting within the plant operating facility according to specifications, codes, safety guidelines, and company procedures.
Executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing, automation, and facility equipment.
Executing scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on injection molding machines (IMM), automation equipment and robotic systems, assembly equipment, and plant utility systems (chillers, dryers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, pumping systems).
Performing inspections, lubrication, calibration, adjustments, and component replacements per PM schedules.
Identifying early signs of wear, failure, or misalignment and escalating findings appropriately.
Ensuring accurate, timely, and GDP-compliant completion of maintenance documentation and work orders.
Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic robotic systems.
Disassembling and repairing mechanical components such as screws, barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes.
Reassembling equipment and installing new or replacement components according to manufacturer specifications.
Supporting machinery moves, installations, and equipment setup activities as needed.
Operating drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts.
Utilizing diagnostic equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
Following all Safety and Environmental rules and procedures and maintaining 5S standards.
Identifying and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions and participating in required training.
Supporting PPI and Kaizen initiatives and assisting in root cause investigations as needed.
Providing support across operational areas as required and performing other duties as assigned.
Maintaining a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, aligning with legal regulations.
Identifying, documenting, and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
Accomplishing preventative maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
Maintaining specified records and logs of repairs and maintenance activities in compliance with GDP.
Working on Continuous Improvement and supporting all PPI, Keys, and Lean projects.
Performing immediate and preventative maintenance for manufacturing production equipment.
Assessing and recommending improvements to molding machines, auxiliary equipment and electrical systems, and HVAC, for long term sustainability.
Engaging the Maintenance and Engineering team to challenge the status quo to make continuous operational improvements.
Collaborating with all appropriate departments/staff in progress updates, problem analysis, and corrective action recommendations.
Identifying and implementing balanced processes.
Working with Molding, Scheduling and Production Manager on prioritizing machine repair scheduling.
Participating in the creation of SOPs and work instructions related to the department.