Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/nightsEnvironmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)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
DPD/PSG Softgels/USA/High Point, NC
Discover Impactful Work:
Under general supervision, repairs and maintains machinery and equipment such as motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems and production machines. Specializes in electrical and controls automation systems. If you have prior experience in a maintenance role, we encourage you to apply for this position today.
A day in the Life:- Assist the Maintenance Team Leader, when necessary, in the installation or repairs of utilities systems and equipment and equipment components for electrical power distribution, instrumentation and controls, electrical machinery, responsible for knowledge of codes and standards.
- Follow quality standards in accordance with company policy and cGMP and FDA requirements.
- Troubleshoot & support manufacturing equipment and facility equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Keys to Success:Education- High School diploma or equivalent minimally required
- An associate degree in a technical field like electrical, automation or mechatronics is preferred.
- Trades certificates/diplomas or degrees preferred but experience can be substituting in lieu of the certificates/degrees
Experience- Maintenance experience and/or combination training in the following trades: electrical, electronics/controls.
- Allen Bradley PLC experience is a plus.
- Other equivalent electrical experience may be considered, but only with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.4+ years related automated equipment experience.
- Experience with control and power wiring. Experience with low and high voltage power.
- Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Ability to work well with minimal direction.
- Ability to work well with minimal direction and within Teams.
- Proven solid understanding electrical systems and industrial automation.
- Determines root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to address practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring.
- Demonstrates ability to develop skills, learns time management, sets goals and meets them.
Physical Requirements
Education- High School diploma or equivalent minimally required
- An associate degree in a technical field like electrical, automation or mechatronics is preferred.
- Trades certificates/diplomas or degrees preferred but experience can be substituting in lieu of the certificates/degrees
Experience- Maintenance experience and/or combination training in the following trades: electrical, electronics/controls.
- Allen Bradley PLC experience is a plus.
- Other equivalent electrical experience may be considered, but only with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.4+ years related automated equipment experience.
- Experience with control and power wiring. Experience with low and high voltage power.
- Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Ability to work well with minimal direction.
- Ability to work well with minimal direction and within Teams.
- Proven solid understanding electrical systems and industrial automation.
- Determines root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to address practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring.
- Demonstrates ability to develop skills, learns time management, sets goals and meets them.
Physical Requirements
- Maintenance experience and/or combination training in the following trades: electrical, electronics/controls.
- Allen Bradley PLC experience is a plus.
- Other equivalent electrical experience may be considered, but only with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.4+ years related automated equipment experience.
- Experience with control and power wiring. Experience with low and high voltage power.
- Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Ability to work well with minimal direction.
- Ability to work well with minimal direction and within Teams.
- Proven solid understanding electrical systems and industrial automation.
- Determines root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to address practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring.
- Demonstrates ability to develop skills, learns time management, sets goals and meets them.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the crucial duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to talk/listen/hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Close vision is required.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
- Hourly pay rate based on experience
- Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits- Review our company’s Total Rewards
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Accessibility/Disability Access
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Job posted: 2024-06-19
