Abbott
Healthcare
ProductionMaintenanceTechnician
“Production Maintenance Technician at Abbott. Skills: Mechanical repair, Machine maintenance. Repair mechanical components. Modify mechanical systems”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot machine operation; Determine cause of improper operation
Night Shift, Rotating weekends, Wear ear plugs, Work at heights, Work in clean room, Work in noisy environment, Lift/carry/push/pull > 20 lbs, Continuous standing, Continuous walking, Awkward/forceful/repetitive motions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma/GED, 3+ years industrial/commercial mechanic experience, Understanding of mechanical systems, Mechanical and spatial aptitude, Good mathematical skills, Good written skills, Ability to troubleshoot machine operation, Ability to make machine adjustments, Ability to make machine repairs
What You'll Do.
Repair mechanical components
Modify mechanical systems
Fabricate mechanical systems
Install plant equipment
Rearrange plant equipment
Maintain plant facilities
Follow plant procedures
Follow department procedures
Direct maintenance personnel
Record shift activity
Communicate shift activity
Develop replacement part documents
Get certified for tank entry
Get certified for lockout/tag out
Get certified for confined space entry
Support primary plant operations
Cover packaging lines
Cover processing equipment
Cover drying equipment
Cover filling equipment
Cover warehouse equipment
Cover backflow preventers
Cover cafeteria equipment
Respond to equipment emergencies
Perform mechanical PMs
Design mechanical items
Fabricate mechanical items
Communicate with line personnel
Communicate with supervision
Communicate potential equipment problems
Schedule equipment repairs
Implement equipment improvements
Implement system improvements
Repair production equipment
Repair plant utility systems
Troubleshoot filling machines
Troubleshoot packaging machines
Make machine adjustments
Cut metal with plasma cutter
Machine parts on lathe
Machine parts on mill
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with production; Communicate with maintenance
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