Equipment Maintenance Administrator

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
This role of Facilities Equipment Maintenance Administrator is within our Cardiometabolic Business Unit located in San Diego, California.
Working under minimal supervision, performs relatively operational checks, preventative maintenance checks and accuracy verifications of measurement and test equipment used in production, and research and development (R&D).
SCHEDULE: 9:00 am-5:30 pm Monday-Friday
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage equipment preventive maintenance and calibration activities through Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain accurate written and calibration records and calibrate new components according to written protocols.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate to draft procedures and ensure requirements are accurate and achievable.
• Utilizing various measurement/test equipment and computers, calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards.
• Writes calibration procedures, prepares documentation, inputs data, and generates reports.
• Reviews equipment calibration and maintenance procedures, proposed engineering changes, tooling prints and other documentation for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Sets up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, documents, drawings, and requirements.
• Disassemble, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment.
• Applies theoretical principals, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify route cause of calibration problems.
• Perform relatively complex assignments and solves problems that may have a variety of solutions.
• Adapt existing work methods to different situations.
• Resolves unusual, nonstandard problems.
• May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel; reviews work of lower-level employees for quality and content; serves as a mentor when assisting less experienced staff in solving more complex problems.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Required

• High school Diploma/GED

Preferred

• 6-8 years related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines including QSR, ISO 13485.
• Proficient in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate standard Metrology instruments.
• Proficient in the use of various database and data analysis programs.
• Able to carry out experiments following established guidelines and summarize results accurately.

• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

WHAT WE OFFER
* 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.
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The base pay for this position is
$28.95 - $57.85/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics
LOCATION:
United States > San Diego : 9940 Mesa Rim Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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