Production Maintenance Technician Iii

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.

About Abbott

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.

The Opportunity

The position of Maintenance Technician III is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will serve as the lead machinist, technical resource, and fabricate in plastic and metal parts as required to support machine improvements and repairs. If you seek a dynamic role where your contributions will pave the way in developing new products, systems, and processes, come work with us! This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm

What You'll Do

• Leads routine, periodic and special inspections to determine repairs needed or corrective actions taken to prevent breakdowns, unsafe conditions or to comply with Company and/or Agency Rules and Regulations.
• Performs Production Equipment change-over as dictated by schedule or requested by shift supervisor (as needed or directed to best meet departmental objectives).
• Interprets blueprints, equipment manuals, layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Leads the effort of preparing documentation regarding Preventive Maintenance and Machine Operation through effective communication and collaboration with Production Supervisors, Manager and Engineering.
• Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Escorts and assists as necessary, outside repair persons in the performance of their contractual obligations. Escorts Agency testing technicians to assure timely completion of their tasks as it relates to production equipment.
• Maintains appropriate records, keeps inventory of spare parts and materials and provides Supervisor with the information necessary to secure needed replacement parts or special materials needed to effect proper repairs on all equipment.
• Responds to alarm or trouble calls as required and maintains a strong floor presence.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5+ years’ of related experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience.
• Familiarity with formal preventative maintenance program.
• Experience working in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Certificate as a Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of machining experience in a machine shop or equipment manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years’ experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with automation in the medical field.
• 5+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting

Competencies

• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Knowledge in pneumatic and electromechanical equipment design methodologies and fundamental operation.
• Knowledge of inventory control and asset management including spare part list development, preventative maintenance, and appropriate SOP’s pertaining to asset acquisition, validation, calibration and retirement

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• 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.

The base pay for this position is $26.30 – $52.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.