Sr. Mfg. Equipment Maintenance Technician (Steriles South) 12hr nights (2-3-2 rotation)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Greenville, NC

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Pharma & life sciences
Posted: 15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Greenville, NC. As part of the ThermoFisher Scientific team, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: FDA / GMP

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 97 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

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PLC 45%
Team leadership 45%
Welding 33%
EHS / safety 26%
Tooling 22%

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Training programLifts up to 40 lbs

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Position Summary

Responsible for production area repair and maintenance activities including corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Carry out equipment maintenance services as per preventative maintenance (PM) schedule and specification. Responsible for equipment fixing and supporting the operator to return equipment into production mode. Sustain production operation with minimum machine breakdowns and repair time. Report any observation/finding during fixing maintenance, or calibration activities.

Key Responsibilities

◆Perform repairs on various systems, components, and equipment from written instructions, sketches, plans, diagrams, oral descriptions, or self-determined job

requirements

based on observed conditions.

✓Document conditions, actions, procedures, and results of work, tests, or inspections performed.
✓Prioritize multiple repairs in support of the manufacturing organization.
✓Maintain and upgrade technical and nontechnical skills by participating in company and outside training programs.
✓Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
✓Work will be non-routine and based on the immediate needs of the department. The work demands of the job may change at any moment of the day and the employee with have to adjust to those demands.

Qualifications

✓High School diploma or GED is required, with 2+ years of Industrial Maintenance
✓Pharmaceutical and or CGMP experience is preferred.
✓Ability to troubleshoot problematic equipment and various electrical component systems without schematics.
✓Proficiency in the use of highly technical diagnostic and test equipment.
✓Knowledge of electronic component recognition and operation.
✓Skilled in problem analysis, planning, and organization.
✓Strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
✓Reading and comprehension of blueprints, manuals, and training materials.

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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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Working at heights

Job Description

Shift Schedule: ( 2-3-2 Shift, 12 hr Nights)

Business information

The Greenville, North Carolina, USA site is a large, multipurpose pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging campus. The operation provides both development and commercial services for sterile injectables and oral solid dose forms.