Overview
Lead Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift Jobs in Allentown, PA at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pay: $32-$38/hr + Shift Differential + Annual Bonus + Merit Increase
Schedule: Full-Time | Third Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
About the Role
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Within our Clinical Trials Division (CTD), you’ll support pharmaceutical and biotech customers by operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing and packaging equipment in a cGMP-regulated environment.
As a Senior Technical Operator, you’ll serve as a technical expert for production equipment, support equipment reliability and production efficiency, mentor team members, collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on high-speed manufacturing, packaging, and support equipment.
- Complete preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
- Lead equipment setups and changeovers while minimizing downtime.
- Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
- Partner with Engineering to implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and cGMP-compliant documentation.
- Serve as the SME for assigned equipment and support capital projects and validation activities.
- Train and mentor Technical Operators and junior staff.
- Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support investigations, CAPAs, risk assessments, and safety initiatives.
Environment
- Manufacturing, production, and cleanroom environment.
- Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive movements; ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
- Extended standing, walking, and production floor work.
- Exposure to cold rooms/freezers (-22°F/-6°C), fluctuating temperatures, noise, and production chemicals.
- Adherence to cGMP/GMP requirements and safety standards.
- PPE required, including safety glasses, gloves, gowning, lab coats, and hearing protection.
- Cleanroom restrictions may apply, including limitations on jewelry, makeup, perfume, exposed piercings, and similar items.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of manufacturing, operations, or production experience.
- 3+ years in a cGMP-regulated facility.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
- Training or certifications in Maintenance Technology, PLC Programming, Lean, or Six Sigma.
- Pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to use precision measuring devices and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of PLC-based control systems.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, problem-solving, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Why Thermo Fisher
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
- Annual performance bonus and merit increase opportunities.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Career advancement opportunities into technical specialist and leadership roles.
EEO & Accessibility
Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace. Employees are expected to follow all applicable quality, safety, GMP, and cGMP standards while supporting our mission to improve lives around the world.
If you have experience with industrial maintenance, manufacturing equipment, automated systems, PLCs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and GMP-regulated production environments, we encourage you to apply today.
Pay: $32.00 – $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Lead Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Allentown, PA
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