Predictive Maintenance Technician

Abbott Laboratories; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Predictive Maintenance Technician at its Columbus plant. This role focuses on maintaining and improving equipment reliability through predictive maintenance testing, requiring strong mechanical and analytical skills. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Financial security through competitive compensation

Health care and well-being programs

Training and career development

Vacation and paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years minimum in manufacturing maintenance and repairs.
• 1-3 years of specific predictive maintenance experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of manufacturing equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate equipment and determine inclusion in the predictive maintenance program.
• Collect and analyze vibration data and develop corrective actions.
• Train plant mechanics on laser alignment systems.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis

Electrical experience

Root cause analysis

Multi-craft skills

Education

High School diploma (GED equivalent)

Tools

Vibration analysis software

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 stablecompany 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

The primary function of the Predictive Maintenance Technician is to deliver the services of the predictive maintenance program. Additionally, this position is responsible for evaluating all systems within the plant in order to determine if predictive maintenance testing would improve the reliability of the system. All systems identified as suitable candidates for testing will be set up in the plant’s system and testing will be performed on a scheduled basis.

This position is responsible to develop, create and maintain the equipment and systems necessary to carry out the predictive maintenance testing. Additionally, new systems will be evaluated and added to the plant’s program as justified based on a cost benefit analysis. In order to maintain the equipment in a condition that will permit it to run at levels below the alarm settings of the predictive maintenance program, the Reliability Technician must maintain skills in the use of precision mechanics. The plant currently utilizes a shaft laser alignment system and a laser pulley/sprocket alignment system. It is this position’s responsibility to ensure that the plant mechanics are trained in the use of these systems, and that the proper emphasis has been placed on the use of all precision methods.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Evaluate equipment in the plant and determine if the equipment should be included in the plant’s predictive maintenance program. This evaluation will be based on the utility of the information that can be gained by testing, as well the benefit that can be derived from the test information.
• Build equipment databases in the Vibration analysis software for equipment to be tested in the program.
• Determine the proper frequency of testing: monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.
• Create and maintain proper PM documentation to initiate the testing.
• Collect the vibration data from each machine on the scheduled date.
• Analyze the data collected and develop corrective actions based on the data.
• Disseminate the corrective action information to responsible parties by initiating a work request in the Maximo CMMS system.
• Maintain a sever exception report to be distributed to management to ensure that all conditions receive top priority.
• Perform re-tests of equipment after repair to ensue that repairs made were effective.
• Develop and maintain PMs to initiate oil-sampling routines.
• Collect the oil samples using appropriate methods and send to the lab for testing.
• Analyze the oil analysis data and prepare corrective action reports.
• Disseminate the corrective actions to appropriate parties by initiating a work request in the Maximo CMMS system.
• Develop knowledge of lubricants and the proper application of lubricants. Examine the plant’s use of lubricants and ensure that they are being properly applied. This involves ensuring the right lubricant has been selected for the job, that it is being applied at the right frequency and in the right manner.
• Perform laser shaft, pulley and sprocket alignments when necessary to reduce vibration.
• Train plant mechanics on the use of the laser alignment systems.
• Arrange and supervise outside expertise, as needed for in-place dynamic balancing or operational deflection studies.
• Maintain the calibration of the vibration test instrument.
• Store and maintain the oil sampling equipment in a clean environment to ensure accurate test results.

SHIFT

1st shift, 6:00a – 2:30pm

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma (GED equivalent)
• Predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, Vibration Category 1-3, Thermography and/or Ultrasound certifications
• 5+ years minimum in manufacturing maintenance and repairs.
• 1-3 years of specific predictive maintenance experienced is preferred.
• Electrical experience and familiarity with pumps and motors
• Skills: Emphasis on manufacturing operations and multi-craft skills in maintenance.
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Must perform root cause analysis, work closely with other departments, lead cross functional teams, have working knowledge of computers, and be proficient in machine operations.
• Ability to develop computer spreadsheets for cost tracking and analysis to examine equipment efficiencies and project economics.
• Must have the ability to excel in a team environment with leadership qualities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Emerson AMS Machinery Manager

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*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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The base pay for this position is $24.50 – $49.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.