Maintenance Calibration Technician - ($3K Sign-on Bonus; $30/hr; 6:30a - 7:00p, rotating weekends)

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:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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.

With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, Abbott’s Tipp City, Ohio, facility was named Food Engineering Magazine’s “2017 Plant of the Year.” Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 275 that works together to help nourish the world.

Working at Abbott

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

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Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority

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Production areas that are  clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

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Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

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Financial security  through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

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Health care and well-being programs  including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs,  Medical Benefits start day 1

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Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 24 personal hours + 10 paid holidays

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Company Paid Pension Plan

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401(k)  retirement savings with a  generous company match of 5%

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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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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.

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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.

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The stability of a company  with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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

What You’ll Do

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Calibrate all instrument and gauges in Tipp City

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Perform plant calibrations, plant automation and building facilities

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Plan and execute all periodic and demand instrument and equipment calibrations

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Coordinate and document calibrations performed by outside calibration service providers

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Assure that all instruments are properly classified and have calibration service plans that are in alignment with Abbott calibration policies

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Accountable for the proper coordination and file management for several regulatory systems.  Errors may result in lost or incomplete documentation, leading to regulatory actions and/or observations

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Maintain proper handling of calibration equipment

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Adherence to FDA/QSR, corporate regulatory requirements and standard operation procedures.  Not following procedures could cause product recall and or plant shutdown

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Maintain good working relations with all in-house customers

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Work in an industrial environment with persistent background noise (i.e. various pump alarms, air hoses and constant production activity)

Pay and Shift

The hourly pay for this position is  $30.00 per hour.  This role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The shift is  6:30 am to 6:30 pm with rotating weekends.

Required Qualifications

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1 year of prior manufacturing calibration experience or prior experience working with industrial instrumentation

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Able to work a flexible schedule while in training

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Prior experience in a regulatory environment (GMP)

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High degree of mechanical and electrical expertise

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Knowledge of RS Logix 5000 troubleshooting

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Knowledge of plant controls such as PID’s and 4-20 mA loops

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Knowledge of plant networks such as Devicenet and Pofibus PA

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Working knowledge of Maximo

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Good communication skills, analytical problem solving skills and good interpersonal relationship skills

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Able to work independently and as a team

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Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

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2+ years of prior manufacturing calibration experience or prior experience working with industrial instrumentation

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Previous calibration experience with flow, pressure, temperature and conductivity instruments

Apply Now

* 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, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

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 > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

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 at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

     
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

     
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