Sr Building Maintenace Technician - 2nd shift

Job Description

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

St. Louis, MO / Drug Substance Division - The Drug Substance Division is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We specialize in both small and large molecule development and commercial drug substance services. This allows us to serve the needs of Small/Emerging, Mid-Sized, and Large Pharma sectors globally.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift Maintenance Technicians works 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician 3 (Electrical)

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

Group / Division: Facilities / Engineering

Career Band: 3

Job Family: Sr. Skilled Tradesman

Job Sub Family: Skilled Tradesman

Job Code: OPS.SKTR.A03

Job Track: TBD By HR

Position Location: St Louis, MO

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

How will you make an impactSupply improvement ideas & suggestions to help continue the success of the plant. Associates will have the ability & initiative to lead & participate in plant problem-solving teams, apply problem-solving techniques, communicate efficiently, and demonstrate leadership & plan effectively. Individuals will work in a fast-paced environment & be able to communicate effectively. This position is responsible for the electrical maintenance and repair of all production related machinery and equipment. Must have the following skills and experience: Electrical/electronic repair in a manufacturing plant; strong knowledge working with PLC's; instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration. Work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision and be available to work 10/4 shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Associates will operate, maintain & fix all production equipment associated within the department to prevent and/or correct mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards. Electrical/electronic troubleshooting in a manufacturing plant.
• Background in industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer systems
• Knowledge of & capable of performing special technical skill (electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, high pressure gases)
• Instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair and calibration. Knowledge of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems
• Knowledge of or be willing and able to train in maintenance systems (SAP), lubricants & lubricating systems, & new technologies in predictive maintenance
• Support continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant productivity programs
• Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental policies, procedures and programs

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED; Associate's degree a plus
• 5 years of electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing plant preferred.
• Expertise with PLCs: instrumentation, repair and calibration. 
• Background in industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer systems 
• Experience with Windows based PC's.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers

Other Job Requirements:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and balanced workplace environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be aware of potential exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and high noise areas.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.