Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant jobs in Sturgis, MI, US

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• 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
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• 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 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.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

A Mechanic II maintains, repairs, and services manufacturing and facility systems.

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair services of manufacturing and facility systems such as mechanical and building systems
• Interpret blueprints and schematics
• Implement methods, practices and techniques of maintaining building and facilities to identify and address recurring problems with machinery, equipment or parts
• Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repair
• Adhere to current sanitation and GMP requirements
• Maintain current status on all required training  

SHIFT

This position will work on 2nd shift with regular hours of 3:30pm until 12:00am.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years experience as an industrial or commercial Mechanic
• Understanding of mechanical system and mechanical and spatial aptitude
• Good mathematical and writing skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine the cause of improper machine operation, and make necessary adjustments and repairs to return to proper operation
• Attention to detail and follow-up

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Diploma
• 2+ years' experience as an industrial or commercial Mechanic
• Two-year mechanical technical degree or equivalent experience
• Welding Certification from area college or trade school
• Predictive Maintenance experience/training
• Seamer Certification via formal Angelus or Pneumatic Scale Seamer School (or equivalent) and demonstrated seamer proficiency
• Backflow Prevention Certification by Michigan Mechanics and Plumbers and Construction Association

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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.