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Thermo Fisher Scientific · Rochester, NY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ 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 Rochester, NY. Maintains a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, aligning with legal regulations.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 48 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$95k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 43%
  • PLC 33%
  • EHS / safety 27%
  • Automation 25%
  • Root cause 24%
  • ✓ SAP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 40 lbs

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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rochester

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Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Manufacturing environment experience required.

2 -3 years Maintenance Mechanic experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Commercial, or other related industry preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics.

HVAC knowledge.

Electrical diagnostics.

Knowledge of electrical installation and electrical diagnostics.

Working with AC/DC drives

Hydraulics and pneumatics.

Background in industrial, mechanical settings.

Physical

Requirements

/ Work Environment

Frequently lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance

Frequently stand or walk for extended periods of time and occasionally required to kneel, crouch, or crawl

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm | Monday–Friday

Pay Range: $27.11-$40.67/hr

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.

How Will You Make an Impact?

When you are a member of the Maintenance team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work performing preventative maintenance, fixing production equipment and supporting the business by sharing your expertise to help resolve many types of issues we encounter. You will be valued and recognized for your performance. With talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you, you will find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the business.

A Day in the Life

Maintains a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, aligning with legal regulations.

Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.

Perform immediate and preventative maintenance for manufacturing production equipment

Assess and recommend improvements to molding machines, auxiliary equipment and electrical systems, and HVAC, for long term sustainability.

Engages the Maintenance and Engineering team to challenge the status quo to make continuous operational improvements.

Collaborate with all appropriate departments/staff in progress updates, problem analysis, and corrective action recommendations.

Ability to identify and implement balanced processes.

Work with Molding, Scheduling and Production Manager on prioritizing machine repair scheduling.

Participate in the creation of SOPs and work instructions related to the department.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Basic business insight

Computer literate – Analyze and present data developed from the use of the computer including Microsoft Office Suite. Writing and articulation are an important aspect of documenting work performed in SAP.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Safety and Quality focused

What We Offer

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $27.11–$40.67.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • •A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • •Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • •At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • •Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • •Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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