Sr Equipment Specialist - Millwright Weekend shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED required; College Certificate/Degree in Industrial Millwright preferred
  • Certified Ontario Trades Person
  • Licensed to practice as Industrial Millwright
  • Minimum 3 years industrial mechanic or equivalent maintenance experience, preferably in food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries
  • 1–3 years millwright experience preferred
  • Experience reading drawings and schematics
  • Maximo CMMS program experience preferred
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Regulations
  • Proactive and organized approach to completing tasks timely and efficiently
  • Attention to detail and quality of work
  • Ability to deal confidently with inside and outside clients
  • Good working knowledge of electronics and pneumatics desirable
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficiency with the English Language
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with Cleanroom requirements (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc.)
  • Tolerance for Cold Room/Freezers (-22°F/-6°C), Loud Noises, Strong Odors, hazardous/toxic materials, working at heights
  • No contact lenses allowed; prescriptive glasses provided
  • Ability to wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Availability for weekend shift (Friday, Saturday & Saturday biweekly rotation, 7 PM–7:30 AM and 7 AM–7:30 PM), alternating/rotating shifts, and maintenance shutdowns

Responsibilities

  • Ensure process equipment and machinery are maintained in good order under GMP guidelines for maximum uptime
  • Provide technical skilled support and guidance to site operations via specialized maintenance services
  • Repair, rebuild, refurbish machinery and equipment using milling machines, lathes, and machine shop hand tools
  • Perform general maintenance on production equipment (e.g., Fluid Bed Dryers, Film Coaters, Tablet Presses, Transfer Pumps, Vacuum Systems, Processing Vessels, auxiliary equipment)
  • Maintain production equipment, auxiliary equipment, and building maintenance, including operator training on setup and operation
  • Arrange with Group Leaders and Production Supervisors to schedule equipment downtime for maintenance within Preventative Maintenance program timeframes
  • Schedule equipment availability for preventative maintenance on time and maintain accurate records per GMP requirements
  • Participate in Operational meetings, Rapids, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and others as required
  • Document work activities in CMMS Program
  • Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards
  • Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Work harmoniously with team members, modeling positive team principles
  • Comply with Thermo Fisher Scientific quality systems SOPs and GMP
  • Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion
  • Actively engage in departmental systems for smooth workflow

Skills

Millwright
Milling Machines
Lathes
Machine Shop Tools
Fluid Bed Dryers
Film Coaters
Tablet Presses
Transfer Pumps
Vacuum Systems
Processing Vessels
GMP
Preventative Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Equipment Repair
PPE

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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