Mechanics & Utilities Professional, afternoon and evening

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Position Purpose

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

 

The Mechanics & Utilities Professional, afternoon and evening is responsible for maintaining and repairing utility and process systems at the Lengnau facility. This role ensures the optimal performance and reliability of the systems, supporting manufacturing operations and adhering to GMP standards. This role is explicitly for a afternoon and evening activities between 13:00 – 22:00 Mo-Fr.

Technical Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on utility systems and process equipment, including HVAC, boilers, water systems, bioreactors, vessels and purification equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve system issues that arise during the afternoon and evening activities to minimize downtime.
• Documentation: Document all maintenance activities, including repairs and inspections, corrective and preventive actions, in accordance with GMP standards.
• Support Manufacturing: Assist in maintaining systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow GMP standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with the maintenance team leads and other team members to coordinate maintenance activities and priorities.

Quality

• Adheres to general cGMP rules, Quality policies, procedures and instruction as rolled out by the Quality function and endorsed by the site management.
• Actively contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives and deviation reporting and follow-up.

EHSS

• Adheres to general safety rules, policies, procedures and instructions as rolled out by the EHSS functions and endorsed by the site management.
• Actively contributes to safety initiatives and issues as well as near miss reporting and follow-up.

Values & Behavior

• Maintains commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific values and adherence to ethics and legal compliance standards.
• Takes personal accountability for their presence, performance, and efficiency for the achievements of defined objectives.
• Thinks and acts with a customer-centric demeanor.
• Is intellectually curious and embraces Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

Position Qualifications

Education

• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.

Experience & Competences

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in a GMP manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and repairing process equipment.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards and maintenance practices.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate job ownership.
• Analytical and concept-based thinking and acting.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting activities in compliance with GMP standards.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of materials and equipment.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow all GMP and safety regulations.
• Ability to support within the on-call team for 24/7 support.
• Ability to work in the afternoon and evening (Mon-Fri, 13:00-22:00).