Base Skill Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Posted:
7/13/2026, 10:52:36 AM

Location(s):
Connecticut, United States ⋅ Stafford, Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$25–$27/hr

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Shift:

2:30PM to 11:00PM

Tuesday through Saturday

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.

Location/Division Specific Information
This role is based in our dynamic Stafford Springs, CT facility, where we focus on innovative solutions and flawless operations in maintenance.

Discover Impactful Work:
Join our team to demonstrate your outstanding skills in maintaining and improving our world-class facilities. Your contributions will be crucial in ensuring efficient and safe operations!


A day in the Life:
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on facilities systems and production equipment

• Operate, maintain, and improve the site's industrial wastewater treatment system

Keys to Success:
Collaboration, critical thinking, and a dedication to safety are essential. Successfully implement solutions and contribute dynamically to our engineering teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education
• High school diploma or GED Required

Experience
• 1+ years in a mechanical role

• Experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Self-starting with initiative to identify and solve problems


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read complex schematics and engineering drawings

• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial vehicle (PIV) certification

• Ability to wear an air purifying respirator


What We Offer:


Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $25.00–$27.00.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas