Industrial Maintenance Technician - 12 hour night shift - Columbus Plant

1003 Abbott Laboratories; North Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic to provide 24/7 skilled trade maintenance across manufacturing, labs, and facilities in the Columbus area. The role covers electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and safety-compliant repairs to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, with the ability to read schematics and blueprints. Strong troubleshooting and welding skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Two-year mechanical/electrical technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 skilled trade maintenance support for Abbott Park facilities and labs.
• Perform maintenance on manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, and HVAC as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment; ensure PMs, calibrations, and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Reading blueprints

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

None

Job description

ABOUT ABBOTT

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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.

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 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 primary function of a Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic is to provide 24-hour, 7 day a week "skilled trade" maintenance support to the manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities that make up Abbott Park and its associated owned and leased lake County facilities. Maintenance department services include that of manufacturing equipment repair, electrical power equipment and distribution system upkeep, equipment and facilities preventive and predictive maintenance, refrigeration and HVAC system maintenance, lubrication services, environmental testing, heavy equipment rigging, pipe fitting, mechanical, general building maintenance and welding services.

What you’ll do as a Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic

The safe, efficient, and economical 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 This position is accountable for maintaining all assigned hand tools, equipment, Power tools, and shop equipment. This position is accountable for maintaining all plant systems and machines, failure to maintain will result in unnecessary downtime, replacement, or repair.

SHIFT

12-hour night shift - 6:00pm to 6:30am – with rotating onsite days Example of rotating schedule: Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED and a 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

• 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.

Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com *Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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

The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Facilities & Maintenance DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Shift Premium (United States Of America) TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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