Sr. Mfg. Equipment Maintenance Technician - Rotating Nights

Thermo Fisher Scientific•High Point, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician supports manufacturing and facility equipment at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Patheon Softgels site in High Point, North Carolina. The role follows company quality standards, cGMP and FDA requirements, and applicable cGxP requirements. The technician troubleshoots manufacturing and facility equipment, supports utilities and equipment components, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance. The position works a rotating night schedule, 7 PM to 7 AM, with 36- and 48-hour workweeks. It may also require alternating or rotating shifts and work during maintenance shutdowns. The work may take place in offices, laboratories, hazardous chemical production areas, cleanrooms, general production areas, warehouses, outdoors around the site, on rooftops, and in mechanical or interstitial spaces. The technician must meet applicable DEA security clearance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2–4 years of related maintenance experience and/or a combination of training in electrical, electronics, or controls trades.
At least 4 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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Ability to lift and push 50 lbs.
Must meet applicable DEA security clearance requirements.
Must adhere to GMP safety standards and cleanroom restrictions, use required PPE, stand for the full shift, and work with hazardous or toxic materials.

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 with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

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