Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 life. You’ll also have access to:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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 Columbus, Ohio plant 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.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

The primary function of the Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic III is to provide 24-hour, 7 day a week "skilled trade" maintenance support to the manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities that make up Abbott Park and its associated owned and leased lake County facilities. Maintenance department services include that of manufacturing equipment repair, electrical power equipment and distribution system upkeep, equipment and facilities preventive and predictive maintenance, refrigeration and HVAC system maintenance, lubrication services, environmental testing, heavy equipment rigging, pipe fitting, mechanical, general building maintenance and welding services.

• Performs all types of mechanical maintenance work on a variety of equipment and systems including production and facility equipment located throughout Abbott.
• Work includes troubleshooting, ordering parts and installation of parts and material on various equipment such as centrifuges, compressors, gearboxes, blenders, dryers, fermenters, pumps, etc.
• May specialize on maintenance and repair of escalators, overhead doors, dock levelers, etc., along with other equipment related to either production or facility operations.
• Does preventive maintenance work on all plant equipment including air handlers, utility distribution equipment located throughout the plant.
• Will perform vibration analysis and balancing functions on rotating equipment.
• Work may be on new equipment or rearrangement and/or retrofitting of existing equipment and accessories.
• Will do light machining work on machine lathes and milling machines, etc., to make basic shafts and cut keyways, etc.
• Reviews construction plans and drawings to determine the appropriateness of design and conformance to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Also makes material and labor cost estimates and material take-offs.
• Performs training and hands on work instruction for less experienced mechanics including members of the STEP program.
• In addition to work that may also be performed by STEP Mechanics and Mechanics, the Sr. Mechanic will work as a multi-skill tradesperson, doing electrical, pipefitting, building maintenance and/or other work on special assignments as requested by the supervisor.
• Assists in ensuring that GMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies.
• Is able to plan and prioritize workload to ensure positive productivity and excellent customer service.
• Orders materials and parts from the stockroom and initiates work orders, house requisitions, miscellaneous purchase requisitions and various other documents that may be required.
• Errors in judgment or failure to follow specific safety rules and procedures could result in serious injury to the tradesperson and others and/or cause significant equipment or property damage and/or loss of product.
• Accidentally energizing mechanical and/or electrical systems or equipment could have life or death implications.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

This is a Night Shift/3rd Shift position

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the field of mechanics.
  • As an alternative, must have completed all requirements of the Abbott STEP program for mechanics. This experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of mechanical construction and maintenance work including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.
• Has advanced understanding of all aspects of physics and mechanical theory and application to mechanical systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.
• Expert in the use of all mechanics hand tools and wrenches, measuring devices, power tools including drills, hammer drills, saws-ails, etc.
• Proficient in the operation of shop equipment including drill presses, grinders, and lathes to perform all aspects of equipment installation and maintenance.
• Able to perform advanced troubleshooting and mechanical repairs and to install mechanical equipment and accessories according to Abbott engineering Standards.
• Able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company standards and policies.
• Understands all CHAMP functions that pertain to mechanical maintenance activities.

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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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.