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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:

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Technician II (3rd Shift)

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 plan

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

• Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Retiree Healthcare program

• Robust 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 stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

• 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 Work On

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

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair services of manufacturing andfacility systems such as mechanical and building systems

• Interpret blueprints and schematics

• Implement methods, practicesand techniques of maintaining building and facilities to identify and address recurring problems with machinery, equipmentor parts

• Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repair

• Adhere to current sanitation andGMP requirements

• Maintain current status on all required training

You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ years of previous experiencewith machine repair in a manufacturing environment

• Understanding of mechanical system, mechanical and spatial aptitude

• Ability to troubleshoot and determine the cause of improper machine operation and make necessary adjustments and repairs to return to proper operation

• Knowledge of fluid and hydraulic systems

• Knowledge of proper lubrication procedures with oil and grease

• Demonstrated seamer proficiency

• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Diploma

• Predictive Maintenance experience/training

• Backflow Prevention certified by Michigan Mechanics and Plumbers and Construction Association

• Seamer certified via formal Angelus or Pneumatic Scale Seamer School

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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 @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$20.85 - $41.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Facilities & MaintenanceDIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLOCATION:United States > Sturgis : Building 01AADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneelingAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf