
Mechanic II
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.
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:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.
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 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 3rd shift with regular hours of 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNew
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.
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