Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Maintenance Manager

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The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite (Athens, GA)

Our Team Dynamics 

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. 

Your role and responsibilities

Working as a part of the Athens Plant Maintenance Team to perform preventative and corrective maintenance and maintaining exterior and interior facilities. Displaying and maintaining computer and maintenance technology proficiency.

·       Demonstrate a high level of mechanical skills and self-motivation.

·       Ability to receive and understand verbal and written technical instructions and respond in English.

·       Responding to plant emergencies/breakdowns.

·       Daily reporting to your supervisor and/or team.

·       The ability to read and interpret information from blueprints, schematics, and other internal documentation in hard copy or electronic formats.

·       Function safely in an industrial manufacturing setting where factory physical conditions exist, including shift and weekend work as required.

·       Adhere to attendance and punctuality to company standards.

·       Use of overhead crane/hoist systems.

·       Able to interpret and follow manuals as necessary to maintain equipment in English.

·       Demonstrate required proficiency (80%) on grade progression checklists exhibiting knowledge and competency within the role.

·       Follow lock out/tag out and other all other safety procedures.

·       Other tasks as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

Conform to policies and procedures as an ABB employee. Perform housekeeping and exterior and interior facility maintenance, and other duties as required. Train, share knowledge & information with coworkers. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The ability and willingness to use the company designated personal protective equipment. Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions, prints and gauges. Frequent bending, stooping, twisting and lifting (assisted and unassisted). Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to work in the interior and exterior manufacturing factory environment (concrete floor, heat, cold, noise, allergies, etc.). Ability to perform physically highly repetitive tasks.

Education Requirements:

1.       High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

2.      Computer and maintenance technology proficiency.

3.      Technical school training is preferred.

4.     Address and function with basic computer skills as defined by the company.

5.      1+ Year Maintenance experience and/or certification.

6.     Athens Plant Maintenance Exam

More About Us:

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. 

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.  

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees 

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more 

Health, Life & Disability 

·       Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.   

·       Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus 

·       Vision benefit 

·       Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) 

·       Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) 

·       Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums 

·       Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid 

·       Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay. 

·       Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance 

·       Paid Parental Leave 

·       Employee Assistance Program 

·       Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption 

·       Employee discount program 

Retirement 

·       401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions   

·       Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)  

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

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