Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician - (12hr Night Shift)

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Shift: 2-2-3 12hr Night Shift 7pm-7am

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

How Will You Make an Impact:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support our manufacturing operations on 12 hour Night shift. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment, including extruders, knitters, auxiliary equipment, custom equipment, and facility.

This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician with strong electrical and diagnostic experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and AC/DC drives
• Diagnosing mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment (basic fault tracing and component replacement)
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals
• Maintain and repair HVAC and facility support systems as needed
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, and process stability
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards including LOTO procedures

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
Required:

• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

• Electrical diagnostics (120V–480V systems)
• Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
• Mechanical systems troubleshooting & repair (bearings, belts, couplings, alignment)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred

• Motor controls and VFD troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of AC/DC drives
• Experience with industrial automation systems
• CMMS experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally assisted lifting above 50 lbs.
• Extended standing and walking
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Ability to work safely around energized systems and moving machinery

What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities