Tech Level I Maintenance Mechanic

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,996 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for their Abbott Park, IL location. Candidates should have 1-3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, knowledge of hand tools and power tools, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance.

This position involves routine repair tasks, troubleshooting, and documentation of work. The base pay ranges from $22.50 to $45.00 per hour, depending on location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Hands-on experience using mechanical hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intermediate mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Independently resolve basic mechanical issues and assist in advanced troubleshooting.
• Document work completion in CMMS and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Using mechanical hand tools

Preventive maintenance

Collaborating with team members

Education

High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division.

What You'll Work On

• Performs routine and intermediate mechanical maintenance and repair tasks on production and facility equipment with limited supervision.
• Independently resolves basic mechanical issues and assists senior mechanics with advanced troubleshooting.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) activities and documents work completion in CMMS.
• Supports installation, removal, relocation, and basic retrofitting of equipment.
• Uses standard mechanical hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices safely.
• Follows Abbott Engineering Standards, GMP, and safety procedures.
• Initiates work orders and requests for parts and materials.
• Maintains housekeeping standards in work areas and mechanical rooms.
• Participates in on-the-job training and may assist less experienced mechanics.
• Identifies and reports equipment or safety issues.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent.
• Minimum 1-3 yrs experience. Relevant experience should demonstrate developing to intermediate proficiency in mechanical maintenance activities within an industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or facilities environment.
• The individual should have hands on experience using mechanical hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring devices; following work instructions, engineering standards, and safety procedures; and documenting completed work through work orders or maintenance systems.
• Experience should include performing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, compressors, and related equipment.
• Experience must also reflect the ability to work with limited supervision, follow GMP and safety requirements, collaborate effectively with team members, and escalation complex issues appropriately while continuing.

The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.