Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Mebane, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician executes preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing, automation, and facility equipment. The role emphasizes scheduled preventive maintenance on injection molding machines, automation systems, and plant utilities to improve reliability, maintain compliance, and minimize downtime. The position is at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Mebane, North Carolina site in the Life Products Division, which produces laboratory pipette tips. The stated schedule is first shift, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime, including weekends, may be required to support operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, operations, production, or a related technical field.
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.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Frequently stand or walk for extended periods; occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Availability to work overtime, including weekends, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Experience maintaining injection molding machines.
Experience maintaining industrial automation or robotic systems.
Experience with PLCs, controls, or vision systems.
Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a regulated industry and following Good Documentation Practices.
Technical training or industry certifications in industrial maintenance or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance procedures on injection molding machines, automation equipment and robotic systems, assembly equipment, and plant utility systems.
Perform inspections, lubrication, calibration, adjustments, and component replacements according to preventive-maintenance schedules.
Identify early signs of equipment wear, failure, or misalignment and escalate findings appropriately.
Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately, promptly, and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic robotic systems.
Disassemble and repair mechanical components, including screws, barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes.
Reassemble equipment and install replacement components according to manufacturer specifications.
Support machinery moves, installations, and equipment setup as needed.
Use metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts.
Use diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
Follow Safety and Environmental rules and procedures and maintain 5S standards.
Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions and participate in required training.
Support PPI and Kaizen initiatives and assist with root cause investigations as needed.
Provide support across operational areas and perform other duties as assigned.