Instrumentation Technician - Night Shift - Nutrition Manufacturing, Casa Grande, AZ

Thornton Tomasetti; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for the 12-hour night shift to maintain and troubleshoot heavy electrical and control systems in our nutrition manufacturing facility.

You will handle high and low voltage equipment, lead shift activities, and coordinate maintenance across packaging, processing, and facilities to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of electricity, electrical theory, PLCs, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work safely in electrical panels up to 480 volts.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, power systems, lighting, control systems, and PLC logic for production processes.
• Work with electrical power (24V–600V), automation controllers, VFDs, sensors, and inspection devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and instruments.
• Use tools and instruments such as voltage testers, ammeters, oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, and laser measurement equipment.
• Lead and train team members; document and communicate shift activities clearly.
• Support plant operations across packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facilities.
• Respond to equipment emergencies, troubleshoot I/O systems, and communicate with production teams to minimize downtime.
• Participate in electrical upgrades and monitor contractor work.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Stay current with advancing technology through training and vendor programs.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLCs

Pneumatic systems

Electrical safety

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (electronics/electrical)

Tools

Voltage testers

Oscilloscopes

Ammeters

Laser measurement equipment

VFDs

Sensors

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description Instrumentation Technician – Night Shift – 6pm to 6am Join Our Team and Power the Future of Nutrition Manufacturing Are you ready to take your electrical and troubleshooting skills to the next level? At Abbott, we’re committed to delivering high-quality nutrition products that improve lives worldwide—and we need talented professionals like you to keep our operations running smoothly. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining advanced equipment and systems that drive our production. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to grow your career with a global leader, this is your opportunity.

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.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, power systems, lighting, control systems, and PLC logic for production processes.
• Work with electrical power (24V–600V), automation controllers, VFDs, sensors, and inspection devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and instruments.
• Use tools and instruments such as voltage testers, ammeters, oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, and laser measurement equipment.
• Lead and train team members; document and communicate shift activities clearly.
• Support plant operations across packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facilities.
• Respond to equipment emergencies, troubleshoot I/O systems, and communicate with production teams to minimize downtime.
• Participate in electrical upgrades and monitor contractor work.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Stay current with advancing technology through training and vendor programs.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of electricity, electrical theory, PLCs, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to work safely in electrical panels up to 480 volts
• Proficiency in reading schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualification

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Why Join Us?

Your work ensures our production lines operate at peak performance, reducing downtime and delivering high-quality products to customers. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture where your technical expertise makes a real impact. You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Position Details

Schedule: 12-hour Night Shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent rotating schedule.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)
• Week 3: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)

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)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

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Pay

The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family & Additional Info

• Facilities & Maintenance
• Division: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
• Location: United States > Casa Grande : Plant
• Additional Locations:
• Work Shift: Standard
• Travel: No
• Medical Surveillance: No
• Significant Work Activities: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.