Equipment & Facility Maintenance Co-Op at Thermo Fisher Scientific · Mississauga, ON, Canada | newgrad.ai

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Why Join Us?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our co-op program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Students who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for full-time opportunities during their co-op with us to begin post-graduation.

Strategic Business Impact

For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities:

Participates in departmental projects by drafting project plans and reports; assists in departmental Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by compiling data, interviewing key personnel, observing operations, and identifying potential improvements and solutions.
Assists Maintenance Management with maintaining metrics and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs); Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) review and revision.
Develops and monitors KPIs and metrics on a weekly basis to measure the success of production operations.
Generates reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate data findings effectively to stakeholders.
Generates weekly OEE (operational equipment effectiveness) and Maximo (CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System) reports for production operations and lead Continuous Huddles with teams to review data and highlight barriers and counter measures.
Facilitates monthly meetings for Maintenance Leadership team to review OEE (operations equipment effectiveness) and communicate data insights to leadership teams to support decision-making.
Identifies areas in need of improvement and recommend data-driven strategies to enhance departmental operational processes.
Identifies opportunities for technology adoption and automation to streamline processes.
Participates in Team Kaizens to help capture data and provides feedback on department processes that affect the building and operations.
Implements and improves departmental 5S processes.
Provides support to departmental teams and workers, addressing their needs and concerns.
Maintains a safe working environment and reports potential hazards.
Conducts monthly 1:1’s with manager for personal development.

Compensation

Our Undergraduate co-ops offer an hourly rate between $24.00 - $25.00 dependent upon academic year (rising Junior or Senior).

What We Look For

Academic Background & Work Experience:

Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related technical field between December 2027 – June 2029.
Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience preferred.

Leadership Profile:

Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue co-op and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $24.00–$25.00.

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