Sr. MFG Equipment Maintenance Technician

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Shift Details

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Thursday)
• Overtime: Available based on business needs

Training

• Structured onboarding conducted on day shift, including hands-on mentorship with experienced maintenance technicians

About the Role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a real-world impact—helping customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment, and ensure food safety.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician III to support our 400,000 sq. ft. facility, including 60,000 sq. ft. of cleanroom space, in Lebanon, TN.

This is a high-impact, senior-level role focused primarily on cleanroom manufacturing equipment. While occasional facility support may be required, this position is centered on production equipment reliability, advanced troubleshooting, and operational excellence. You will operate with a high degree of independence and serve as a technical leader and mentor on shift.

Reporting To: Lead Maintenance Tech-maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary

This role is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration activities on critical cleanroom production equipment. The technician will lead complex problem-solving efforts, drive equipment reliability improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and cGMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, cGMP, SOPs, and standard work requirements
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on cleanroom manufacturing equipment
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues
• Execute and support calibration and instrumentation activities
• Perform advanced root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
• Support PLC/VFD troubleshooting (diagnostic level)
• Lead or assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Maintain accurate documentation in CMMS (Maximo), including work orders and parts usage
• Ensure maintenance activities meet audit and compliance standards
• Act as a technical resource and mentor to Tech I and Tech II technicians
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school training preferred
  OR
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Technical & Professional Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead complex troubleshooting efforts
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment systems in cleanroom environments
• Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Experience with instrumentation and calibration disciplines (temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical issues

Performance Expectations

• Operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability
• Support and mentor lower-level technicians
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance KPIs
• Maintain high standards in safety, compliance, and documentation accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cleanroom manufacturing equipment
• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Working knowledge of calibration practices and instrumentation systems
• Familiarity with PLC/VFD diagnostics and controls systems
• Experience with HVAC, vacuum, or DI water systems (supporting knowledge)

Why Join Us? (Temporary Employee Benefits)

• 4-day work week with optional overtime opportunities
• Work with a supportive, safety-driven team of experienced maintenance professionals
• Company-issued laptop and iPhone
• Extremely clean, climate-controlled facilities
• Site-provided tools and equipment
• Complimentary coffee, tea, soda, and Bevi system access
• Comprehensive hands-on training program
• Career development through Thermo Fisher University (technical and leadership training)
• Employee engagement events, including site lunches and celebrations

Site Highlights

• Flagship site for the Single-Use Division
• Rapidly growing facility with new projects launching quarterly
• $2M breakroom expansion currently underway
• Home to state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, reaching, and crawling
• Work performed in cleanroom and industrial environments, including exposure to:

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