Equipment Technician IV, Compounding (Float role M-F 6PM -2:30AM)

Allergan; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production goals by performing preventative and corrective maintenance on filling/packaging equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and document activities in compliance with cGMP and SOPs, ensuring equipment uptime and product quality.

The position is a Monday-Friday night shift (6:00 PM–2:30 AM) requiring strong troubleshooting, safety mindset, and the ability to train less experienced mechanics while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent with 2–3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical repairs or a High School diploma with 3–5 years in industrial maintenance.
• Mastery in Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting and proficiency with multiple types of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in a cGMP or FDA regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow English language procedures and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work area during and after shifts.
• Perform maintenance and repair of production/packaging equipment to minimize downtime.
• Assist with setup and changeovers of production/packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate corrective actions to reduce defects.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced mechanics.
• Complete documentation related to repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Math skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Windows OS basics

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Perform Maintenance duties required to support production goals while complying with quality standards and safety requirements. Diagnose production and / or packaging equipment to determine repair needs. Perform repairs in a timely manner and complete all required documentation in accordance with cGMP’s and department SOP’s. Maintain equipment functionality through the preventative maintenance program.

This is a Monday-Friday 6PM-2:30AM Float position.

Job Details

This position is responsible for the following:

• Maintain a clean and organized work area during and at the end of each shift.
• Assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies.
• Performs all assigned duties according to departmental SOP’s and cGMP’s.
• Remains current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP’s relating to the job and to the department.
• Completes and remains current with all required cGMP and safety training.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of production / packaging equipment to support the on-time delivery to customers, with a minimum amount of downtime.
• Assist with set-up and changeovers of production / packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment and coordinate corrective actions to reduce or eliminate defects, rejects, or equipment downtime.
• Completes all required documentation associated with the repair and maintenance of production and / or packaging equipment.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced mechanics to ensure PM’s, line set-up and changeovers are performed within established requirements.

Qualifications

• Education - Two-year Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Electronics or similar field with a minimum of two (2) – three (3) years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs OR High School diploma or GED equivalent with three (3) – five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Experience: Technical - Mastery in Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting. Proficiency in Maintenance Methods. Proficiency with multiple types of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience: Regulatory - Experience working in a cGMP or FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Excellent math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment.
• Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows-based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems.
• Physically able to continuously stand and walk.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. for men and 35 lbs. for women.
• Physically able to bend, climb, lift, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently.
• Knowledge of manual and automated production / packaging equipment.
• Ability to use, clean, and store tools and other devices required for the performance of the job in a manner which prevents damage to the tools and / or equipment.
• Ability to apply troubleshooting principles with industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of Filling/Packaging equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read Electrical and Mechanical manuals and schematics.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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