Maintenance Mechanic II, NIGHT SHIFT

Abbott Laboratories; Green Oaks (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Tech II to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to perform skilled trade work, ensuring the reliable operation of facility systems. You will collaborate closely with production managers and engineers, tackling challenges in a fast-paced environment. With a strong emphasis on safety and compliance, you will be instrumental in maintaining high standards across all operations. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is your chance to contribute to a company that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of mechanical experience with proficiency in maintenance work.
• Advanced understanding of physics and mechanical theory.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and identify repair needs.
• Support procurement and implement new ideas.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Interpretation

Preventive Maintenance

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Machine Lathes

Milling Machines

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 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 Opportunity

This position works out of our Lake County Illinois, Waukegan Building location in the Global Engineering Services division, serving the greater Lake and Cook County Facilities.

As a Maintenance Mechanic Tech II, you’ll have the chance to provide “skilled trade” work with a group of other like-minded tradespeople, to build and support our facilities. Working closely with production managers, Facility Engineers, facility occupants, and our 24-hour call center, all designed to support our team and company success. You will work with vendors for material quotes, installation, repairs, and replacement of building infrastructure as needed.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair services of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Ensure industry best practices within all production and office spaces.
• Continuously improve quality processes and standards.
• Solve problems and support procurement and new idea implementation.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Identify recurring problems with equipment and machinery.
• Support facility inspections, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Support other trades when needed.
• Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repair.
• Perform building walk-throughs to identify needed repairs and follow up with corrective action.
• Maintain facility to ensure reliable and effective operation.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, piping, and identifying repairs needed.
• Major Responsibilities:
• Perform all types of mechanical maintenance work on a variety of equipment and systems including production and facility equipment located throughout Abbott Lake County sites.
• Work includes troubleshooting, ordering parts, and installation of parts and material on various equipment such as compressors, gearboxes, dryers, utility system pumps, hydraulic systems, hoists, cranes, etc.
• May specialize in maintenance and repair of overhead doors, dock levelers, etc., along with other equipment related to either production or facility operations. Perform preventive maintenance work on all plant equipment including air handlers, utility distribution equipment located throughout the plant.
• Assist PdM Mechanic I with performing vibration analysis and balancing functions on rotating equipment. Work may be on new equipment or rearrangement and/or retrofitting of existing equipment and accessories.
• Perform light machining work on machine lathes and milling machines, etc., to make basic shafts and cut keyways.
• Perform training and hands-on work instruction for less experienced mechanics.
• The Maintenance Mechanic II will work as a multi-skill tradesperson, doing electrical, pipefitting, building maintenance, and/or other work on special assignments as requested by the supervisor.
• Be able to perform advanced troubleshooting and mechanical repairs and to install mechanical equipment and accessories according to Abbott engineering Standards.
• Required to work in various locations and environments throughout Abbott Lake County while performing maintenance activities.
• Some locations contain exposure to noise, chemicals, biohazards, odors, dirt and dust, humidity, hot and cold temperatures, heights, and confined spaces which require continuous awareness of, and conformance to, safe working procedures and policies.
• May be required to work outside during inclement weather and adverse working conditions or in confined spaces.
• Assess each situation for potential risk and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in ensuring that cGMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies and Engineering Standards.
• Ensure that all documentation is in cGMP compliance.
• Know CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) functions that pertain to maintenance, PM, and related activities. Capable of utilizing the standard department tools including computer-based applications, work order system, basic operating procedures, data gathering systems, forms, logs, and charts.

Position Accountability / Scope

• Work to meet and accommodate production line, production facility needs, and office personnel.
• Safety training, Computer-based training, and instructor-led training requirements.
• Meet and understand FDA, EPA regulations as needed for our Health Care Facility needs.
• Errors in shutting down equipment or opening switches inappropriately could result in electrical equipment shutdown and resultant product losses in hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• Accidentally energizing electrical/mechanical systems and/or equipment could have life or death implications.
• Failure to schedule maintenance work with Production Management could have an adverse impact on customers’ operations/production.
• Failure to adhere to operating instructions and/or safety policies could result in bodily injury and/or fatalities, property losses through fires, explosions, and chemical releases to self and others.
• Errors in shutting down bio exhaust and clean room facilities, for example, could cause system shutdowns which would create immediate hazards to individuals. Closing valves inappropriately could result in production and/or facility equipment shutdown and result in product losses in hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years of increasing job knowledge and responsibility in the field of mechanics.
• This experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of mechanical construction and maintenance work.
• Will have advanced understanding of all aspects of physics and mechanical theory and application to mechanical systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.