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84 Abbott Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our ... Achieve boiler operating hours and training to take the Ohio Steam Engineers Exam to become a 3rd ...

Controls Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$29 - $38.25/hr

The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... Perform repairs and troubleshoot high speed equipment and plant utility systems; make machine ...

Controls Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$29 - $38.25/hr

The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... Perform repairs and troubleshoot high speed equipment and plant utility systems; make machine ...

Controls Technician

Columbus, OH

$29 - $38.25/hr

The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... Perform repairs and troubleshoot high speed equipment and plant utility systems; make machine ...

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What is it like to work at Abbott?

Abbott is a global healthcare company that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to improving people's lives through its products and services. The company has a diverse range of teams, including research and development, manufacturing, and sales, with a focus on creating a work environment that fosters creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Working at Abbott may appeal to candidates who are passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a company that is dedicated to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes.

Do workers at Abbott get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does Abbott pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Abbott, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
74% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Abbott affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Abbott?

Most people get paid time off work.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 74% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Abbott worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
98% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Abbott workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
58% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Abbott workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Abbott?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Abbott managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Abbott spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Abbott?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Abbott good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Abbott feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
84% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Abbott get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Abbott?

Some people feel stressed out here.
66% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Abbott enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Abbott recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Abbott?

Most people got enough training when they started.
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Abbott?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 68% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think Abbott’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Abbott is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
76% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Infographic showing various Manufacturing Machine Operator job openings at Abbott in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Powerhouse Engineer - 2nd shift

Abbott

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Abbott rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 518 rated manufacturers


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.
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 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 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 stable company 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.

OVERVIEW
The person hired will be dedicated to learning the fundamentals of energy center operation and maintenance. The Trainee will be allocating appropriate time to classroom training for industrial maintenance and/or boiler operation, as well as on the job (OJT) training working at the Columbus Plant Energy Center (Powerhouse) with other licensed boiler operators. The Trainee will be dedicated to learning the fundamentals of energy center operation and maintenance. The Trainee will allocate appropriate time to classroom training for industrial maintenance and/or boiler operation, as well as on the job (OJT) training, working at the Powerhouse, with other Licensed boiler operators.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Achieve fundamental understanding of Energy Center processes, including operation, maintenance, and safety
  • Achieve classroom learning to provide theoretical aptitude for Energy Center processes
  • Achieve boiler operating hours and training to take the Ohio Steam Engineers Exam to become a 3rd class Stationary Engineer
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting accidents/incidents and adhering to all corporate/division/plantpolicies, procedures, and guidelines. Follow all LOTO procedures and other safety and quality procedures within the maintenance department.
  • Operate and maintain all Energy Center systems and machines
  • Maintain various hand tools and equipment, drills, winches, micrometers, calipers, torches, welders, lathe, mill, multimeter, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Responsible for learning all aspects of the Energy Center (Powerhouse) processes including:
    • Boiler and Steam System
    • Chilled Water System
    • Frigid Water System
    • Compressed Air System
    • Carbon Filtration System
    • Reverse Osmosis / Ingredient Water
    • Wastewater PH Neutralization System
  • Responsible for supporting these systems via:
    • Monitoring and responding to Process Deviations
    • Preventative and Demand Maintenance Execution
    • Lock Out Tag Out and Safety Compliance
    • Sanitization and organization
    • Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
    • Capital Project Support and Execution
    • Development and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
    • Work within our Maximo CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to write and execute WOs, check out spare parts, review WOs and document completed work with accurate labor hours associated

SHIFT
2nd shift, 3p - 11p
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School Diploma or GED, and a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent skills in mathematics, written/verbal communication, self-motivation, interpersonal professional interactions, analytical troubleshooting, and ability to multitask
  • Must have Stationary Steam Engineer (SSE) license in Ohio
  • Possess knowledge and skills with complex processes or demonstrate the ability to learn highly technical complex processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional ingredients
  • Previous experiences with FDA, cGMP or experience working within a highly regulated industry
  • Prior job experience within a manufacturing plant environment
  • Experience with self-directing teams, lean manufacturing concepts and statistical process management
  • Trainee should demonstrate desire to learn and grow, seek out training opportunities and actively work to improve their skills

Apply Now
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)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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 Employer and a 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
$24.65 - $49.25/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Shift Premium (United States Of America)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott 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.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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