Night Shift Controls Technician: Precision Calibration

Thornton Tomasetti; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Abbott in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a nighttime Job Description Controls Technician to maintain and optimize plant equipment across electrical, automation, and PLC-controlled systems. This role sits in the Nutrition Manufacturing plant.

You will install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and lead preventative maintenance, mentor teammates, and support plant projects while ensuring compliance with FDA/OSHA and Abbott policies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and ability to work safely around high voltage up to 480V.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with calibration, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep systems running at their best across electrical, automation, and PLC-controlled systems (24V-600V).
• Own calibration and precision work with advanced instrumentation to ensure accuracy.
• Drive preventive maintenance programs for electrical and control systems to minimize downtime.
• Lead and support critical projects including electrical upgrades and contractor oversight.
• Be the go-to expert for real-time equipment troubleshooting and collaboration with production teams.
• Coach and develop others through on-the-job training and clear shift communication.
• Support packaging, processing, and warehouse systems and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLCs

Diagnostics

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Vibration analyzers

Laser measurement tools

Job description

Abbott in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a nighttime Job Description Controls Technician to maintain and optimize plant equipment across electrical, automation, and PLC-controlled systems. This role sits in the Nutrition Manufacturing plant.

You will install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and lead preventative maintenance, mentor teammates, and support plant projects while ensuring compliance with FDA/OSHA and Abbott policies.