Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Atlanta, GA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As the Maintenance Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. Responsibilities include operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all equipment; move and installation of equipment; maintain accurate records of work performed and other related duties. Provides validation technical assistance to engineering to support manufacturing efforts by implementing corrective and preventative actions. Assists engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve manufacturing processes. Assists in execution of equipment validations. Validation certification required. Work with engineers on set-up and calibration tasks. What You’ll Work On Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes QSR and ISO Standards. Participates on the Site Spill Response Team. Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues. Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary. Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure. Evaluates operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures. Certifies manufacturing associates in the production processes. Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, parts, tools and fixtures. Supports calibration team with installation and replacement of calibration assets as needed. (Influence/Leadership) May provide work direction to other employees in work group. (Planning/Organization) Actively participates in comprehensive development of plans including an outline of duties and project assignments. Demonstrates independence by prioritizing and completing assignments. (Decision Making/Impact) Solves unusually complex problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Develops information which extends the existing boundaries of knowledge in a given field. Troubleshoots problems. Required Qualifications 8 years related work experience Preferred Qualifications Associates Degree Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Extensive programming experience Good communication skills and proactive attitude Ability to flex to both A and B Shifts Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $26.35 – $52.65/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: HF Heart Failure LOCATION: United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work in a clean room environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. 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Salary : $26 - $53