Maintenance Technician - Casa Grande, AZ Plant

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Casa Grande, Arizona, is one of six Abbott nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., with about half of its products exported around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 600 that works together to help nourish the world.

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What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

Fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priorityProduction areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOVacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare Program401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

What You'll Do

Perform repairs and troubleshoot high speed equipment and plant utility systems; make machine adjustments to case packers, palletizers, sleevers, labelers, and other equipment for proper operationTroubleshoot and repair/replace variable frequency drives (VFDs), vision systems and barcode scanners, video-jet ink printers, computer control systemsInstall various components including: seals, bushings, couplings, bearings, O-rings, gaskets, adhesives, belts, chains, rollers, sprockets, gears and sheaves, cylinders, etc.Wire and repair/replace electric motors; repair basic wiring, install/replace correct size fuses, troubleshoot motor overload protection and contactorsUse electrical tools such as Multi-meter and MeggerResponsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCsKnowledge of Allen Bradley hardware including but not limited to VFD’s and PLC’sAbility to make emergency repairs with welding and fabricating bracketsUse guidelines within National Electric Code (NEC); read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams

Required Education And Experience You'll Bring

High School Diploma or GEDElectrical technical degree or 2 or more years of equivalent experience in an Instrumentation or related roleAble to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or desktop station. Properly maintaining a PLC requires an understanding of the wiring schematics.

Preferred

Experience with Fabrication of parts directly from blueprints using lathe or mill to make and replace worn partsExperience with Instrumentation – perform calibrations and critical pm’s on equipment components to ensure operation within proper tolerancesExperience with Instruments. Examples: Pressure, flow, temperature, humidity, level, weight or scale experience; using 4-20 mA loop control, 0-10V control, calibration procedures, setup and verification with other equipment, etc.Able to repair and rebuild: centrifugal/positive displacement pumps, capper chucks and filler valves, etc.Able to work with Plant engineering team to develop sustainable more robust systems into our asset care programs

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott is a veteran / US military-friendly employer.

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The base pay for this position is $24.45 – $48.95 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.