What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Maintenance Technician - (Night Shift, 6:30p-6:30a, rotating weekends (2B Crew)) position at Abbott?
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.
Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutritionmanufacturingfacilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.
What You'll Work On
- Mechanicaland machine component repair,mechanicalfluid and utility systems troubleshooting; machine modifications and improvements; fabrication, machining, welding, installation or rearrangement of new or existing equipment; and total plant and facility maintenance.
- Use of precision tools and equipment to completemechanical maintenancejobs.
- Follow all plant and department procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Quality and general plant safety rules.
- Lead other employees including directing one or two other maintenance personnel on a job; filling in for the Crew leader as needed; and providing OJT for people new to the department.
- Record and communicate shift activity in an organized manner.
- Audit equipment and develop replacement part documents.
- Be certified for tank entry and lockout / tag out and confined space entry procedures.
- Provide support to primaryplant operations. Total plant equipment coverage includes, but is not limited to : packaging lines, processing, drying, filling, HVAC, warehouse, Agglomerator, backflow preventers, seamers, pumps, and cafeteria. Assignments include : responding to equipment emergencies, performingmechanicalPMsduring operation or during periods of scheduled downtime; equipment lubrication; design and fabrication ofmechanicalitems in response to customers’ work order requests; communicating routinely with line personnel and supervision to maintain knowledge of the latestproductionschedule; communicating potential equipment problems toproductionand maintenance supervisors to allow scheduling of repairs; and looking for and implementing equipment and system improvements.
- Performmechanicalrepairs toproductionequipment and plant utility systems. This involves troubleshooting complex, high-speed filling and packaging machines; making machine adjustments to liquid line and powder seamers; timingmechanical systemssuch as rotary sterilizers or tray wrappers for proper operation; cutting of metal with a plasma cutter or torch; machining of parts on thelatheor mill for replacement or repair or worn parts.
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Shift
This is a night shift position working 6 : 30 pm to 6 : 30 am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule offering every other weekend off.
SCHEDULE EXAMPLE : WEEK 1 :
WORK : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
DAYS OFF : Wednesday AND Thursday.
WEEK 2 :
WORK : Wednesday & Thursday
DAYS OFF : Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Required Qualifications
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 eligibilityverificationform upon hire.Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
