Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintenance Technician - DAY SHIFT - 6AM TO 6PM; 12 HOUR

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!

Are you a skilled problem-solver with expertise in electrical and mechanical systems? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Your expertise ensures our production lines operate at peak performance, reducing downtime and delivering high-quality products to customers. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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 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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 
• 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 

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On:

• Keep Equipment Running: Perform repairs and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment and plant utility systems, including dryers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, sleevers, and labelers.
• Electrical Expertise: Install and repair electric motors, wiring, fuses, and motor protection systems; troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Precision Maintenance: Replace seals, bearings, gears, belts, and other components; perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on sensors, motors, and control devices.
• Fabrication & Welding: Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum; fabricate guards and parts using lathes, mills, and plasma cutters.
• Predictive Maintenance: Use advanced tools like thermography, ultrasonic testing, and vibration analysis to prevent failures.
• Collaborate & Improve: Work with engineering and operations to implement design changes and improve operator care initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards, including LOTO and 5S protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, etc.).
• Ability to read schematics, wire diagrams, and use precision tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus.

Why Join Us?

Your work ensures our production lines operate at peak performance, reducing downtime and delivering high-quality products to customers. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture where your technical expertise makes a real impact.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Position Details

• Shift: 12-hour DAY SHIFT - 6AM TO 6PM; 12 HOUR
• Schedule: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent 4-week rotation:

Sample Rotation:

• Week 1: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)
• Week 3: Same as Week 1
• Week 4: Same as Week 2

This schedule offers stability and work-life balance while providing opportunities for overtime.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$20.85 – $41.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneelingAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf