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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: 1st Shift Maintenance Technicians works 6:00AM – 2:30PM

Work Schedule: 2nd shift Maintenance Technicians works 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (10% Shift differential)

Work Schedule: 3rd shift Maintenance Technicians works 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (15% Shift differential) 

How will you make an impact?

Supply 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

How will you get here?

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree a plus but not required

Experience

• 3 years (Three 12-month periods) maintenance related experience, including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job experience.
• Experience with Windows based PCs
• Experienced to repair heating equipment, fix gas-fired equipment and calibrate all gas-related controls.
• 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
• 5+ years of electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing plant preferred.

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.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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