Production Maintenance Technician III

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About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Job Title: Production Maintenance Technician III
Location: Scarborough, ME

Shift Schedule: Rotating Schedule 4:45 pm-5:15 am

Our Scarborough, ME location is seeking a skilled Production Maintenance Technician III to join our team. In this role, you will perform routine and complex repairs and maintenance on production equipment. This includes executing tasks across multiple maintenance trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and both plastic and metal fabrication and repair. You will also provide troubleshooting support on production equipment, recommending both short- and long-term solutions to enhance operational efficiencies through root cause investigations related to machine downtime.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Inspections: Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify necessary repairs or corrective actions to prevent breakdowns and ensure compliance with company and agency regulations.
• Equipment Change-Over: Perform production equipment change-overs as dictated by the schedule or as requested by the shift supervisor to meet departmental objectives.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Documentation Preparation: Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Managers, and Engineering to prepare documentation regarding preventive maintenance and machine operation.
• Equipment Setup: Set up and operate all equipment required to perform assigned tasks efficiently.
• Assist External Technicians: Escort and assist outside repair personnel in fulfilling their contractual obligations.
• Agency Testing Support: Facilitate agency testing technicians to ensure timely completion of their tasks related to production equipment.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records, manage spare parts inventory, and provide supervisors with information to secure necessary replacement parts or special materials for repairs.
• Alarm Response: Respond to alarm or trouble calls as needed, maintaining a strong presence on the production floor and functioning as a key member of both the production and maintenance teams to achieve production goals.

Education and Experience You’ll Bring:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 3+ years of related experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, and field service.
• Familiarity with formal preventive maintenance programs.

Preferred:

• Technical Certificate as an Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience as an electromechanical technician, particularly with automation in the medical field.
• 3+ years of diverse experience in a high-volume production setting.
• Prior experience in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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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.