Thermo Fisher Scientific · 16 hours ago
Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift
Grand Island, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22/hr - $32/hr
3+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment at the Grand Island Facility, ensuring compliance with safety and cGMP standards.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC/utilities systems on manufacturing and packaging equipment
Perform, document, and improve preventive maintenance using CMMS
Execute calibrations and adjustments on critical instruments per approved procedures and schedules
Support equipment changeovers and line setups to meet production schedules
Interpret and update technical documentation
Maintain strong cGMP documentation practices
Ensure compliance with safety policies: LOTO, confined space, arc flash, hot work, chemical handling; drive a proactive safety culture
Oversee critical utilities operation and maintenance
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians; contribute to skills matrices and on-the-job training plans
Participate in off-shift/after-hours support, rotating on-call coverage, and shutdown/turnaround planning and execution
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Trade & Technical school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a cGMP maintenance technician in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing environment
3+ years demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: mechanical systems, industrial electrical (up to 480V), PLCs/HMIs, instrumentation/calibration, pneumatics/hydraulics, utilities/HVAC
Preventative maintenance experience
Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics
Ability to aseptically gown
Safety first mindset
Preferred
Associate degree is preferred
Basic proficiency with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) preferred
Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) and maintenance best practices preferred
Experience supporting equipment commissioning/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and completing compliant GMP documentation
Solid computer skills: CMMS, Microsoft Office/365
Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities; comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
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2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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