Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Allentown, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Allentown, PA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, FDA / GMP, PLC, Robotics, Machining, Welding
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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.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 73 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 58%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Tooling 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Robotics, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Allentown
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Full description from Thermo Fisher ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Demonstrates Alignment to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
- ◆Drives a Philosophy of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) and 5S Principles
- ◆Performs Setup, Disassembly, Operation, and Corrective/Preventative Maintenance of Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery including Form/Fill/Seal, Bottle lines, Automated Labeling and Printing
- ◆Collaborates with Vendors and Contractors to Facilitate Upgrades and Repairs
- ◆Works with Internal and External Customers to Achieve Common Goals
- ◆Practices and Maintains an Organized and Safe Working Environment
- ◆Other Duties May be Assigned to Meet Business Needs
Qualifications
- ✓Experience Interpreting Schematics, Technical Drawings, and Work Orders
- ✓Familiarity with Testing/Measuring Devices, and Hand Tools
- ✓Understanding of Electromechanical Principals and Functions
- ✓Knowledge of Pneumatics, PLC controls, Vision Systems, Robotics
- ✓Proficient with Microsoft Office, Work Order Tracking Software
- ✓Able to Multitask and Respond to Shifting Priorities
- ✓Good Interpersonal Skills vital, both Written and Verbal
- ✓Ability to Lift up to 75lbs.
Education
- ✓High School Diploma/GED
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 2 Years’ Experience in Industrial Maintenance, Product Packaging, or Production-Type Setting
- ✓Experience in one of the Trades; Electronics, Fabrication, Welding, or Machining etc.
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Work Schedule
Third 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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Do you want to change the world one day at a time? When you join the team at Thermo Fisher, you will help us deliver Clinical Supplies to Patients, and chip in to help our customers expedite the search for disease cures, improve the protection of the environment, and ensure our food and water continues to be safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and we will support you in achieving your career goals!