Facilities Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights

Job Description

1st Shift 07:00am - 3:30pm​

Pay Range: $34 to $36

Discover Impactful Work

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.

The Bohemia, NY site is a key Thermo Fisher Scientific Global Label Services location, specializing in clinical trial labeling design, production, translation, and regulatory support for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies

Bohemia, NY is a core Thermo Fisher Scientific Global Label Services site delivering fast, high-quality clinical trial labeling through integrated design, printing, inspection, translation, and regulatory support. The site enables accelerated global studies with advanced OCR inspection, temperature-specific labeling expertise, and dedicated clinical labeling project management.

A Day in the Life

You will support packaging and manufacturing operations by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized folding and gluing equipment while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Key responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret electrical schematics; perform troubleshooting and repair of sensors, motors, controls, wiring, and related systems

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment (printers and label presses) and facility systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical) to ensure reliability and uptime

• Diagnose equipment and facility issues; identify root causes and implement solutions to reduce downtime and improve performance

• Respond to equipment failures and facility service requests in a timely manner

• Perform electrical work including wiring, lighting, and circuit troubleshooting in compliance with codes and safety standards

• Maintain automated systems, conveyors, pumps, and motors; support equipment installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Conduct general facility maintenance including drywall repair, painting, building upkeep, routine inspections, and grounds support as needed

• Maintain accurate maintenance records in compliance with GMP requirements and use digital tools to document work and communicate with cross-functional teams

• Follow all safety procedures including PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and OSHA regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preferred Fields of Study: Technical/Mechanical

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience with industrial equipment maintenance and repair preferred
• Experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience working with building/manufacturing facility infrastructure

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of preventive maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, and quality control practices
• Basic knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends and holidays as required
• Willingness to handle chemicals and work in an industrial manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 70 lbs
• Work performed in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Valid vision test certification required (renewed every two years)

Excellent Benefits

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off and designated paid holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development and advancement opportunities

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Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not provided
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $34 to $36.

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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $28.16–$42.24.

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