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Equipment Maintenance Technician - Mid Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Equipment Maintenance Technician - Mid Shift

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026USA, Illinois, Mount Prospect

Job Description

Work ScheduleSecond Shift (Afternoons)Environmental ConditionsFluctuating Temps hot/coldJob DescriptionCompensation: $25.58 - 35.37/hrWork ScheduleMid Day Shift ( Noon to 8:30 pm) Weekends as neededEnvironmental ConditionsSome degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, cold chain gear, ear plugs etc.)Job DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.Job Responsibilities:Performs preventative maintenance per published schedule. Performs corrective maintenance as needed in a timely fashion. Documents within GMP systems that all required tasks have been completed.Assist Engineers in carrying out engineering evaluations / troubleshooting.Oversees inventory on all spare parts and equipment consumables.Diagnose and resolve issues with motors, sensors, control systems, and related components.Follow OSHA standards and lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe maintenance practicesSetup production equipment. Train operators on the use of production equipment.Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentationAbility to coordinate repairs and spare part purchases with vendors.Other duties as assigned. Keys to Success:EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredExperience2+ years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment5+ years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician preferredPreferred: Experience in a cGMP environmentFamiliarity with pharmaceutical packaging equipment (fillers, labeling machines, blister machines, bottle capping, induction sealers, card sealers.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesAbility to read and follow directionsAbility to complete GMP documentationAbility to work independentlyPhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentThermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing.Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.Able to work in walk in refrigerators and freezers.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.What We Offer:CompensationCompetitive PayPerformance Related Bonus where eligibleAnnual merit performance-based increase Excellent BenefitsMedical benefitsPaid Time Off/Annual LeaveEmployee Referral BonusCareer Advancement OpportunitiesCompensation and BenefitsThe hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $25.58–$38.37.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Locations

  • USA, Illinois, Mount Prospect

Required Qualifications

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: (experience)
  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. (experience)
  • Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing. (experience)
  • Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. (experience)
  • Able to work in walk in refrigerators and freezers. (experience)
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventative maintenance per published schedule. Performs corrective maintenance as needed in a timely fashion. Documents within GMP systems that all required tasks have been completed.
  • Assist Engineers in carrying out engineering evaluations / troubleshooting.
  • Oversees inventory on all spare parts and equipment consumables.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with motors, sensors, control systems, and related components.
  • Follow OSHA standards and lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe maintenance practices
  • Setup production equipment. Train operators on the use of production equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
  • Ability to coordinate repairs and spare part purchases with vendors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • general: Mid Day Shift ( Noon to 8:30 pm) Weekends as needed
  • general: Compensation
  • general: Competitive Pay
  • general: Performance Related Bonus where eligible
  • general: Annual merit performance-based increase
  • general: Excellent Benefits
  • general: Medical benefits
  • general: Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
  • general: Employee Referral Bonus
  • general: Career Advancement Opportunities
  • general: 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:
  • general: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • general: Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • general: 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
  • general: Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • general: Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • general: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • general: Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • general: 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
  • general: Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • general: Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • general: For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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