Maintenance Training Lead — Controls & Technical Coaching

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 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.