Maintenance Technical Trainer, Controls - Columbus Plant

Thornton Tomasetti; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day 1

On-site training

Diversity & inclusion programs

Competitive 401(k)

Job summary

Abbott’s Columbus Plant is seeking a Maintenance Professional to support electrical and mechanical maintenance for high-speed production equipment. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and process systems, wiring of motors, and safe operation around 480VAC.

You will participate in training and standard-work updates to keep equipment running reliably. Join a team focused on safety, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement in a large healthcare manufacturing environment, with

Qualifications

• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical malfunctions and repairs.
• Wiring and replacing electric motors in production equipment.
• Work around voltages up to 480VAC safely.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical and process schematics to troubleshoot equipment.
• Train team members on performing repairs to production equipment and plant utility systems and ensuring proper electrical/mechanical operation.
• Operate/troubleshoot/maintain high speed packaging, processing, filling equipment and utilities.
• Conduct on-the-job training for Maintenance team members new to the function or for periodic assessments.
• Provide SME insight in the development of training materials and updates to job plans.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor wiring

Electrical safety 480VAC

Rockwell PLC experience

Education

HSD/GED

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ABOUT ABBOTT Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.

You’ll also have access to:

• 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 + 3 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

Supporting operations, this role will report directly to the Site Technical Training FLL and have a tactical focus on the day to day implementation and adherence to the site training process. They provide on the job training instruction and will ensure new team members are provided instruction with themselves or a qualified trainer as outlined in the training process. This role will partner and align with the overall technical training strategy for the organization. The individual will need to be flexible in their work schedule to accommodate the training needs.

What You’ll Do

• Read electrical and process schematics to troubleshoot equipment
• Train team members on performing repairs to production equipment and plant utility systems and ensuring proper electrical/mechanical operation.
• Operate/troubleshoot/maintain high speed packaging, processing, filling equipment and utilities.
• Conduct and/or coordinate OJT for Maintenance team members new to the function/role or for periodic assessments of ongoing skills and demonstrated competency.
• Provide SME insight in the development of training materials (classroom presentations, computer-based-trainings, assessments).
• Provide SME insight and support in updates to 1PL’s, job plans, etc., as periodic reviews occur.
• Evaluate Maintenance Standard Work (MSW) to ensure accuracy and adherence by area team members.
• Perform and/or coordinate periodic assessments against OSW for consistency and gap identification.
• Develop and update Maintenance Standard Work (MSW) based upon direction from local SME’s, Engineering personnel, and OEM technical manuals.
• Oversee the OJT scheduling process and partners with site Technical Training Specialist to monitor and track department training activities by area of support (OJT schedule adherence, cross-training, rotations).
• Provide support for the Certified Job Trainers/Learning Mentors.
• Assist in the development (as an area/task SME) and completion of annual and requested training for area personnel.
• Provide daily guidance and direction to personnel in training on task assignments and expectations.
• Partner in the development of cross-training matrices for Maintenance functions and determines gaps / necessary steps to build departmental flexibility and competency.
• Work to address new team member concerns related to their OJT training and tools.
• Ensure that the site training tools and processes are followed and adhered to by site personnel.
• Ensure periodic learning assessments on critical tasks are complete and documented with any action items outlined for gaps.
• Ensure new team members are knowledgeable and capable of adhering to all safety and GMP requirements applicable to tasks being performed.
• Be flexible in work schedule to accommodate training needs of a multi-shift operation, initiating a routine presence on off-shifts.

SHIFT

This role is 1st shift, Monday - Friday

QUALIFICATIONS

• HSD/GED 5 Years Controls/Electrician experience with Rockwell, PLC, Troubleshooting, etc.
• Knowledge of supporting operations and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical equipment malfunctions and repairs
• Capable of wiring and replacing electric motors.
• Comfortable working around voltages up to 480VAC
• Proficient in performing repairs to production equipment and plant utility systems.

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 * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $29.55 – $59.05/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: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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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.

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