Electrical Maintenance Instrument Controls Tech (2nd Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

·  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
·  Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
·  Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
·  Company Paid Pension Plan
·  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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
·  A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·  Become familiar with the procedures and the execution of calibrations for instruments in the calibration program
·  Use various calibration standards, diagnostic equipment, and general tools of the electrical trade to diagnose and repair calibrated stand alone and loop control systems 
·  Provide support to primary plant operations; total plant equipment covering (but is not limited to):  packaging lines, processing, drying, filling, warehouse, energy center, laboratory,
·  Elevate potential equipment problems, and Improvements to production and maintenance supervisors.
·  Work well with little supervision
·  Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs and general plant safety rules
·  You’ll also be accountable for providing excellent customer service to the production teams and meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

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

EDUCATION AND YOU’LL BRING

Required

·  2+ years of instrument calibration, automation, or related experience
·  A basic understanding of electricity and electrical theory
·  A working knowledge of computer operating systems, operation of electrical and pneumatic components, and electrical schematics. 
·  Ability to consistently complete all calibration, preventive maintenance, and quality records accurately and neatly
·  Ability to follow diagnostic, repair, and standard operating procedures
·  Familiarity with electrical theory

Preferred

·  State, federal, or recognized certification in Electrical or Instrumentation
·  Electronics degree
·  Experience with calibration, validation, and/or installation testing
·  Strong mathematical skills
·  Controls Engineer experience
·  International Society of Automation (ISA) certification

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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
$20.60 – $41.20/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 > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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), Work in confined spaces

     
Abbott 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.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf