Instrumentation Technician - Night 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 114,000 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.

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.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Respond to machine breakdowns due to electrical malfunctions or hardware/software failure

Conduct preventative maintenance tasks for all electrical equipment and instruments

Draft calibration and preventative maintenance procedures for new and existing instruments

Install and troubleshoot new and modified equipment

Conduct project work/electrical upgrades and monitor contractor project work and upgrades

Monitor and repair facility and emergency system electrical failures

Follow calibration procedures to calibrate all the instruments in the plant calibration program

Work well with minimal supervision

Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs and general plant safety rules

Keep all work areas clean and neat

Lead other employees and provide OJT for people new to the department; and record and communicate shift activity in an organized manner

Be certified for lockout/tag out and confined space entry procedures

Provide support to primary plant operations

Total plant equipment coverage includes {but is not limited to): packaging lines, processing, filling, warehouse, and facilities where necessary

Assignments include: responding to equipment emergencies; troubleshooting system input/outputs and multiple sensing devices; communicating routinely with line personnel and supervision to maintain knowledge of the latest production schedule; communicating potential equipment problems to production and maintenance supervisors to allow scheduling of repairs; looking for and implementing equipment and outputs; and finding analog control values in the PLC logic programming

Responsible for calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the electrical equipment and instruments of the Columbus

Accurately complete calibration records in compliance with all corporate, state, and federal regulations

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system

SHIFT

12-Hour rotating Night Shift, 6p-6:30am

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

Understand electricity and electrical theory, possess a working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, electrical and pneumatic components and devices, and the ability to work safely in electrical panels with up to 480 volts

Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument equipment manuals on a wide variety of equipment requires training and experience in electrical theory, electronics, plant systems, equipment and procedures

Attention to detail and the ability to complete required documentation in a neat and accurate manner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related education and experience

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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)

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

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 $24.50 – $49.00/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 > Columbus : Columbus Plant

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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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