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Abbott

Makes heart devices, glucose sensors and lab tests

Maintenance Technician 4 - Weekend Day

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadison, WI, USA$26.50 - $53 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in electrical or mechanical maintenance or a related field, or a high school diploma/general education diploma and two years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least six years of experience working in building maintenance, construction, or mechanical repair.
  • At least six years of experience operating hand tools, small power tools, multimeters, and various test equipment.
  • Basic computer skills, including internet navigation, email, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • A valid driver's license with no suspended, revoked, surrendered, or invalid status.
  • No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months.
  • No alcohol- or drug-related vehicle event in the last 36 months, including a blood alcohol content failure, refusal to submit to an alcohol or drug test, or alcohol-related suspension.
  • No other motor vehicle report results that Abbott deems an unacceptable level of liability.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Ability to work the designated schedule, nights and/or weekends, and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical workday and up to 75 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical workday.
  • Ability to work seated for approximately 25% and standing for approximately 75% of a typical workday.
  • Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and type for approximately 10% of a typical workday; use a computer and phone simultaneously; and use a telephone through a headset.
  • Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand or arm, and reach above shoulder height.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools, climb ladders, and enter tight spaces requiring awkward postures.
  • Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and work safely with hazardous or flammable materials.
  • Ability and means to travel between local Abbott locations and travel 5% of working time away from the work location, potentially including overnight or weekend travel.
  • Proven understanding of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, compressed air, and other related facility systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals and troubleshoot problems to make adjustments and repairs.
  • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
  • Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with changing needs and requests.
  • Ability to organize work independently and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors.
  • Ability to learn and expand tradecraft skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility-related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, refrigeration, control systems, and equipment in office, research and development, and good manufacturing practice manufacturing locations.
  • Support automated fill, cap, labeling, conveying, and product-finishing equipment from setup through changeover, and provide maintenance and troubleshooting as requested.
  • Communicate facility and safety issues arising from daily operations to Facilities Management and coordinate with internal customers, property owners, and outside vendors.
  • Manage spare parts for facility utilities and supplies to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Oversee facility and utility systems, including electrical distribution, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, compressed air, fire and life safety, and emergency power systems.
  • Enter, prioritize, and complete work orders in the computerized maintenance management system; provide first-level review of completed work orders for the assigned site.
  • Execute building and facility projects, including installation of new systems and commissioning of building systems.
  • Perform preventive and demand maintenance tasks with proper documentation and closure.
  • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly building inspections, document findings, and take appropriate follow-up action under applicable procedures.
  • Respond to electrical power loss and other utility outages and assist with restoration following weather-related events.
  • Respond to critical alarms according to proper procedures.
  • Follow standard operating procedures and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Recommend changes to equipment and facility infrastructure to improve safety, performance, and reliability.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including good manufacturing practice, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture requirements.
  • Participate in and perform the on-call emergency service program.
  • Provide technical support for building infrastructure, systems, and controls to maintain efficient, reliable operation, including accurate and contemporaneous good manufacturing practice documentation; oversee documentation by Maintenance Assistants and Technicians.
  • Provide technical support for automated infrastructure equipment as required.
  • Work with manufacturing and product-finishing groups to conduct periodic maintenance on automated fill, cap, and labeling equipment and keep it operable.
  • Perform monitoring, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
  • Ensure contractors comply with environmental, health, and safety policies for contractors.
  • Implement and improve preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Teach new technologies, systems, and equipment to Maintenance Technicians and Assistants.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Desired Qualifications

  • College coursework or certification in a maintenance-related field.
  • At least seven years of experience in equipment maintenance or a related field.
  • At least seven years of experience working with laboratory equipment in a laboratory environment.
  • At least seven years of experience with automated packaging and process systems and components, including Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller programming.
  • At least seven years of experience in a regulated environment, such as ISO 13485, FDA good manufacturing practice, or USDA.
  • At least seven years of experience using a computerized maintenance management and building control system.
  • Environmental Protection Agency certification for Type 2 and Type 3 refrigeration systems.

About the Company

Abbott

Makes heart devices, glucose sensors and lab tests

Abbott makes medical devices, diagnostic tests, nutrition products and branded generic drugs for hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies and patients. Its best-known product is the FreeStyle Libre, a coin-sized sensor worn on the upper arm that tracks blood sugar around the clock without routine finger pricks. Its other lines run from heart valves, pacemakers and brain stimulators to lab analyzers, rapid tests and mail-in colon cancer screening kits, and Abbott earns money by selling these products to health systems, labs, retailers and consumers. The company was founded in 1888 by Chicago physician Wallace Abbott and is based in Abbott Park, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Abbott Park, IL
Founded
1888

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