Maintenance Technical Trainer (Controls) - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Casa Grande, Arizona is seeking a Maintenance Technical Trainer to develop the technical capabilities of the maintenance team while supporting a world-class manufacturing operation. You will train, coach, and coordinate on-the-job training for maintenance staff, develop documentation and standard work, and ensure compliance with FDA/OSHA and Abbott policies.

This onsite role offers opportunities to advance skills and contribute to a leading nutrition manufacturing plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and support maintenance team members on equipment operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate on-the-job training for new and existing maintenance employees.
• Support Learning Mentors and SMEs with guidance, training resources, and coaching.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Maintenance Standard Work, job aids, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ensure training activities, assessments, and certifications are completed, documented, and tracked.
• Evaluate technician proficiency through periodic skills assessments and competency reviews.
• Partner with Maintenance Leadership, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Planners, and Technical Training Specialists to identify training needs and close skill gaps.
• Develop and maintain cross-training programs and competency matrices.
• Support updates to equipment procedures, LOTO documentation, and technical work instructions.
• Coordinate multi-craft training initiatives to expand maintenance capabilities.
• Assist with annual compliance, technical, and developmental training programs.
• Build relationships with local trade schools and technical colleges to support workforce development.
• Address trainee concerns and ensure a positive and effective learning experience.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical troubleshooting

Manufacturing equipment operation

Independent work

Multitasking / prioritization

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Coaching and mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

Maintenance Technical Trainer - Casa Grande, Arizona

Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a passion for developing others? We are looking for a Maintenance Technical Trainer to help build the technical capabilities of our maintenance team while supporting a world-class manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll combine your hands‑on maintenance expertise with training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our teams are equipped for success.

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

• Train, coach, and support maintenance team members on equipment operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate on-the-job training (OJT) for new and existing maintenance employees.
• Support Learning Mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) by providing guidance, training resources, and coaching.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Maintenance Standard Work (MSW), job aids, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ensure training activities, assessments, and certifications are completed, documented, and tracked.
• Evaluate technician proficiency through periodic skills assessments and competency reviews.
• Partner with Maintenance Leadership, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Planners, and Technical Training Specialists to identify training needs and close skill gaps.
• Develop and maintain cross-training programs and competency matrices that increase workforce flexibility and capability.
• Support updates to equipment procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) documentation, and technical work instructions.
• Coordinate multi-craft training initiatives to expand maintenance capabilities across disciplines.
• Assist with annual compliance, technical, and developmental training programs.
• Build relationships with local trade schools and technical colleges to support workforce development initiatives.
• Address trainee concerns and ensure a positive and effective learning experience.

You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Trainer, Job Trainer, Learning Mentor, or similar training role.
• Maintenance experienc