Maintenance Technician IV (Plumber/Pipefitter)

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, s

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Pipefitter to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain piping systems and supporting facilities equipment. This role ensures smooth production operations, utility system functionality, and compliance with GMP and safety standards.

It is a first shift, 8 hours per day, with comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on reliability and safety. The ideal candidate has extensive plumbing/pipefitting experience, knowledge of steam systems, and ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 5+ years in plumbing/pipefitting.
• Relevant certificate with 3+ years experience or an associate degree with 1+ year related to reliability maintenance.
• Experience in plumbing construction and maintenance in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of steam systems and pipe theory.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to AbbVie's code of conduct and safety policies.
• Maintain department assets to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Document maintenance in CMMS and follow SOPs accurately.
• Perform senior-level maintenance: lubrication, inspection, repair, fabrication.
• Provide preventive maintenance on compressors, autoclaves, washers, mixers, etc.
• May perform pipefitting, welding, and related work as required.
• Educate peers on hazards and train others on routine tasks.

Skills

Pipefitting

Plumbing

Maintenance

Welding

Electrical 480V

Controls

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Trade Certificate

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

MS Windows

Job description

Maintenance Technician IV (Plumber/Pipefitter)

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 30.7
• Salary Max: 55.4
• Workday Global Grade: 09
• Compensation: USD 30.7 - USD 55.4 - hourly

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

e are seeking a Maintenance Technician - Pipefitter who specializes in inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining piping systems while providing crucial maintenance support to facilities equipment. You will be responsible for providing maintenance, repair, calibration, and improvement tasks of on-site equipment, utilities, facilities, and instruments to ensure smooth production operations, manufacturing efficiency, utility system functionality, and R&D (labs, warehouses, office facilities). As a part of this role, you will provide maintenance support to facilities equipment and assist other groups or trades to ensure operational excellence.

This is a 1st shift role, 8 hours per day

Responsibilities

• Adhere to AbbVie's code of conduct and safety policies, ensuring compliance with established company policies for GMP and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies by consistently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), actively participating in required EHS training, identifying, and reporting "Safety Opportunities" or "Near-Misses," and actively supporting safety-related programs to promote a strong safety culture. Timely completion of all required training is essential.
• Maintain department assets to ensure production goals and quality standards are met.
• Populate and execute relevant documentation (i.e., WO's, JP's, SOPs, etc.) while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure documentation is appropriately forwarded, identify inconsistencies and/or errors, and promptly fix errors with a supervisor. Prepare necessary documentation for error correction and accurately document all maintenance activity in CMMS.
• Perform senior-level maintenance work independently on various equipment/systems, including machine lubrication, inspection, repair, and fabrication.
• Provide preventive and demand maintenance on various equipment/systems, including compressors, autoclaves, washers, mixers, etc., and other equipment related to production or facility operations. May perform pipefitting, welding, maintenance, and other work.
• Perform preventive maintenance work on plant equipment, including but not limited to machine lubrication, inspection, repair, and light fabrication, air handlers, and utility system components. Predictive maintenance is expected where applicable. Ordering and installing parts and materials on various equipment.
• Work on semi-routine assignments but recognize the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. Normally follow established procedures on routine work and require instructions only on new assignments.
• Educate peers on existing hazards in the work area and capable of training others on routine tasks.
• High School Diploma or GED is required with 5+ years of experience or Relevant Certificate with 3+ years of experience or an associate’s technical degree with 1+ years of experience related to root cause investigation and reliability centered maintenance analysis.
• Years of strong work experience in the field of plumbing/pipefitting, indicating proficiency in aspects of plumbing construction and maintenance work including the ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.
• Required skills to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain piping and equipment systems. Knowledge of steam systems.
• Proficiency in multiple skilled trade disciplines including understanding of all aspects of piping theory and application to systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.
• Must be able to perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, have the ability to install piping equipment and accessories according to Abbvie Engineering Standards.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, scales).
• Experience in any of the following: mechanical trades, electrical up to 480v, Controls, Instrumentation, and/or welding experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply proper hand tools in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic power tools (such as electric drills, drill press, saws, grinders, pneumatic and hydraulic tools).
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, specifically in MS Windows.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• On an independent basis, the individual must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety, company standards, and policies.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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