Senior Maintenance Technician: Lead Troubleshooting & Training

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a senior maintenance technician to perform advanced technical support within the maintenance department and to train lower-level technicians on complex tasks. You will ensure asset reliability and contribute to safety and GMP compliance across the site.

The role requires strong maintenance expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead root-cause analyses while following AbbVie’s code of conduct and site standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 10+ yrs experience or certificate with 5+ yrs, or associate degree with 3+ yrs in maintenance.
• CMRT certification or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use advanced maintenance tools (machine tools, diagnostics, predictive tools).
• Intermediate MS Windows skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to AbbVie’s code of conduct.
• Maintains department assets to ensure reliable equipment and quality standards.
• Assists in root cause investigation and reliability-centered maintenance analysis.
• Capable of training others on tasks.
• Proficient in multiple skilled trade disciplines and creates or edits maintenance job plans.
• Supports cross-functional teams outside the maintenance organization.
• Supports continuous improvement projects and safety initiatives.
• Understands and follows safety and GMP regulations.

Skills

MS Windows

Training others

Cross-functional collaboration

Maintenance expertise

Root cause analysis

Education

HS diploma

Relevant Certificate

Associates technical degree

Tools

Machine tools

Diagnostic tools

Predictive tools

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a senior maintenance technician to perform advanced technical support within the maintenance department and to train lower-level technicians on complex tasks. You will ensure asset reliability and contribute to safety and GMP compliance across the site.

The role requires strong maintenance expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead root-cause analyses while following AbbVie’s code of conduct and site standards.