Abbott
Healthcare
ControlsTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Controls Technician at Abbott. Skills: Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Troubleshooting, Repair. Maintain plant electrical systems. Maintain plant mechanical systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain systems reliable; Maintain equipment reliable
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Repair; Upgrading
12-Hour Night Shift, 2-2-3 schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years electrician experience, 2+ years controls technician experience, 2+ years industrial experience, Electrical technical degree, High School Diploma/GED, Access and interpret PLC logic, Understanding of wiring schematics, Maintain a PLC, Experience with Allen Bradley, Experience with Rockwell, Experience with RSLogix, Experience with VFDs, Experience with PLCs
Nice to Have
Associate's degree electrical technical field, Experience with Instrumentation, Performing calibrations, Critical PMs on equipment, Repair centrifugal pumps, Repair positive displacement pumps, Repair capper chucks, Repair filler valves, Work with Plant engineering team
What You'll Do.
Maintain plant electrical systems
Maintain plant mechanical systems
Maintain plant equipment
Comply with regulations
Perform repairs on high speed equipment
Troubleshoot high speed equipment
Make machine adjustments
Adjust other equipment
Perform Preventative Maintenance
Troubleshoot variable frequency drives
Repair variable frequency drives
Replace variable frequency drives
Troubleshoot vision systems
Repair vision systems
Replace vision systems
Troubleshoot barcode scanners
Repair barcode scanners
Replace barcode scanners
Troubleshoot video-jet ink printers
Repair video-jet ink printers
Replace video-jet ink printers
Troubleshoot computer control systems
Repair computer control systems
Replace computer control systems
Wire electric components
Repair electric components
Replace electric components
Install correct size fuses
Replace correct size fuses
Troubleshoot motor overload protection
Troubleshoot contactors
Maintain AC drive systems
Troubleshoot AC drive systems
Make emergency repairs
Use National Electric Code guidelines
Read electrical schematics
Wire from wiring diagrams
Follow plant procedures
Follow department procedures
Follow plant safety rules
Keep work areas clean
Follow maintenance safety LOTO
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manufacturing teams; Plant engineering team
Full Job Description
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **ABOUT ABBOTT** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **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. **WORKING AT ABBOTT** 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: * 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** * **Vacation – 120 ho
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