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Abbott Nutrition Electrical Equipment Technician

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.

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.

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: clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled production areas; 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; 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 bachelors 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.

Shift + Pay

12-Hour rotating Night Shift, 6p-6:30am $37.66/hour (+ 5% shift differential for any hours worked between 3p-7a) $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED minimum. Experience calibrating temperature probes, pressure transmitters/probes (emerson), conductivity probes. 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. Experience with PLC's and integration, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control devices.