What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance technician position at Abbott?
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active.
Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.
What You’ll Work On
- Safely, efficiently and economically use of hand tools, power tools, shop equipment (Lathe, Mill, saws, grinders, sheer, brake, press, iron worker, and media blasting equipment), welders (TIG, MIG, and arc), rebuild gearboxes and reducers, ability to run pipe and conduit, fabrication of parts and guards, ability to replace chains, sprockets, guides, bearings and all other equipment as needed.
- Familiarity with proper PM, inspection, and safety procedures.
- Successfully perform all PM’s, Certifications, and Calibrations on the fillers and ancillary equipment.
- Perform all necessary repairs, adjustments, Set-up, and rebuilds on manufacturing equipment :
- Fillers
- Cappers / Sealers
- Labelers / Sleevers
- Coders, taptones, vision systems and weight checking systems
- Packaging equipment
- Palletizers
- Conveying Systems
- Dryers
- Tetra Pak
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Shift :
Please note : This is a 12-hour Night shift position from 6 : 00 PM to 6 : 00 AM and allows you to have every other weekend off.
- Week 1 : Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF
- Week 2 : Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours
- Week 3 : Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun OFF
- Week 4 : Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours
Required Qualifications
- Technical Diploma ( 12 years) two year mechanical / electrical technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in mechanical and electrical repair of high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
- Troubleshooting and repair of plant utilities, welding, machining, gearbox, pump repair, wiring drives, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and steam.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Tetra Pak
- Background in calibrations and certifications of critical precision and sensitive equipment.
- Prior experience in a liquid manufacturing or packaging facility
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Last updated : 2024-11-22
