Sr. Mfg. Equipment Maintenance Technician - Rotating Nights

Thermo Fisher Scientific•High Point, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Mfg. Equipment Maintenance Technician supports manufacturing and facility equipment at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Patheon Softgels site in High Point, North Carolina. The role troubleshoots equipment and supports the installation and maintenance of utilities systems and equipment components, including electrical power distribution, instrumentation and controls, and electrical machinery. It performs preventive and predictive maintenance and requires knowledge of applicable codes and standards. The technician follows company quality policies, cGMP and FDA requirements, and applicable cGxP requirements. The role also identifies and corrects unsafe conditions involving electrical safety, shielding and guarding, safety interlocks, and emergency stops. Work takes place across office, laboratory, hazardous chemical production, cleanroom, general production, warehouse, mechanical and interstitial spaces, rooftops, and occasionally outdoors around the site. The schedule is 7 PM–7 AM on a rotating 36- and 48-hour weekly schedule, with rotating shift work and work during maintenance shutdowns as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2–4 years of related maintenance experience and/or a combination of training in electrical or electronics/controls trades.
Four or more years of related automated equipment experience.
Experience with control and power wiring, including low- and high-voltage power.
Solid understanding of electrical systems and industrial automation.
Ability to work well with minimal direction and as part of teams.
Ability to learn PLC formats, with emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software, including SLC, PLC, ControlLogix, and PanelView.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift or push 50 lbs.
Must meet applicable DEA security clearance requirements.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field such as electrical, automation, or mechatronics.
Allen-Bradley PLC experience.
Other equivalent electrical experience may be considered when accompanied by a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Follow company quality standards, cGMP and FDA requirements, and applicable cGxP requirements.
Troubleshoot and support manufacturing and facility equipment.
Assist with installation and maintenance of utilities systems and equipment components, including electrical power distribution, instrumentation and controls, and electrical machinery.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions related to electrical safety, shielding and guarding, safety interlocks, and emergency stops.
Work rotating shifts and during maintenance shutdowns as required.
Determine root causes of automation equipment failures and problems.
Recognize problems as they develop.