Maintenance Technician - Night Shift - 6pm to 6am - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement and FreeU

Mentoring and growth opportunities

Job summary

Abbott in Casa Grande, AZ, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) in the Nutrition manufacturing plant. You will keep high-speed production equipment running, troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires a Technical Diploma and 1+ years in manufacturing maintenance. You’ll collaborate with engineers to implement design changes while complying with GMP, FDA, OSHA standards and

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Ability to read schematics, wire diagrams, and use precision tools
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Keep equipment running and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment and plant utility systems.
• Install and repair electric motors, wiring, fuses, and motor protection systems; troubleshoot PLCs using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Replace seals, bearings, gears, belts; perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on sensors, motors, and control devices.
• Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum; fabricate guards and parts using lathes, mills, and plasma cutters.
• Use thermography, ultrasonic testing, and vibration analysis to prevent failures.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to implement design changes and improve operator care initiatives.
• Follow GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards, including LOTO and 5S protocols.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

PLCs & instrumentation

Reading schematics

Welding experience

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

Thermography

Ultrasonic testing

Vibration analysis

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintenance Technician - Night Shift - 6pm to 6am

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!

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 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.

• 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:

• Keep Equipment Running: Perform repairs and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment and plant utility systems, including dryers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, sleevers, and labelers.
• Electrical Expertise: Install and repair electric motors, wiring, fuses, and motor protection systems; troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Precision Maintenance: Replace seals, bearings, gears, belts, and other components; perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on sensors, motors, and control devices.
• Fabrication & Welding: Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum; fabricate guards and parts using lathes, mills, and plasma cutters.
• Predictive Maintenance: Use advanced tools like thermography, ultrasonic testing, and vibration analysis to prevent failures.
• Collaborate & Improve: Work with engineering and operations to implement design changes and improve operator care initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards, including LOTO and 5S protocols.

Required Qualifications:

Technical Diploma (± 12 years)

• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, etc.).
• Ability to read schematics, wire diagrams, and use precision tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus.

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

Shift: 12-hour Night Shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Schedule: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent 4-week rotation:

Sample Rotation:

• Week 1: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)
• Week 3: Same as Week 1
• Week 4: Same as Week 2

This schedule offers stability and work-life balance while providing opportunities for overtime.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be