Controls Technician
$40.59/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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Controls Technician
$40.59/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
$40.59/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
$40.59/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 ...
The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... equipment/machinery as directed. * Provides On call support for EHS emergencies. Leads the ...
The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... equipment/machinery as directed. * Provides On call support for EHS emergencies. Leads the ...
The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... equipment/machinery as directed. * Provides On call support for EHS emergencies. Leads the ...
The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in ... equipment/machinery as directed. * Provides On call support for EHS emergencies. Leads the ...
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80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
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88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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$40.59/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 8 days ago
Abbott rating
7.9
Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
154th of 527 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.
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 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
- A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The goal for the Electrical Controls Technician within the Maintenance Department is to maintain plant electrical/mechanical systems and equipment in a safe and reliable manner. This work must comply with all applicable corporate, state and federal regulation/policies. The Maintenance Department's function is to provide outstanding customer service and support to the manufacturing teams through preventative/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrading of plant processing, packaging, and the filling line equipment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform repairs and troubleshoot high speed equipment and plant utility systems; make machine adjustments to case packers, palletizers, sleevers, labelers, and other equipment for proper operation
- Perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation
- Troubleshoot and repair/replace variable frequency drives (VFDs), vision systems and barcode scanners, video-jet ink printers, computer control systems
- Install various components including: seals, bushings, couplings, bearings, O-rings, gaskets, adhesives, belts, chains, rollers, sprockets, gears and sheaves, cylinders, etc.
- Wire and repair/replace electric motors; repair basic wiring, install/replace correct size fuses, troubleshoot motor overload protection and contactors
- Use electrical tools such as Multi-meter and Megger
- Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs
- Ability to make emergency repairs with welding and fabricating brackets
- Use guidelines within National Electric Code (NEC); read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams
- Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs.
- Access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or desktop station and properly maintain a PLC
- Accountable for maintaining various hand tools and equipment; drills, wrenches, micrometers, calipers, torches, welders, lathe, mill, multimeter, grinders, bandsaw, etc.
- Follow all plant and department procedures, GMP's and plant safety rules. Keep all work areas clean by following 5S protocol.
- Follow all maintenance safety procedures; LOTO
SHIFT + PAY
12-hour rotating night shift, 6p-6:30a
$40.59/hour ($38.66/hour + 5% shift differential)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of electrician, controls technician, or industrial experience
- Electrical technical degree, or High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of equivalent experience in an Instrumentation or related role
- Able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or desktop station and understanding of wiring schematics
- Understanding of the wiring schematics to properly maintain a PLC
- Experience with Allen Bradley, Rockwell, RSLogix including but not limited to VFD's and PLC's
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree or higher in an electrical technical field
- Experience with Instrumentation - performing calibrations and critical PM's on equipment components to ensure operation within proper tolerances
- Experience with Instruments. Examples: Pressure, flow, temperature, humidity, level, weight or scale experience; using 4-20 mA loop control, 0-10V control, calibration procedures, setup and verification with other equipment, etc.
- Able to repair and rebuild: centrifugal/positive displacement pumps, capper chucks and filler valves, etc.
- Able to work with Plant engineering team to develop sustainable more robust systems into our asset care programs
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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.
The base pay for this position is
$24.65 - $49.25/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Facilities & MaintenanceDIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLOCATION:United States > Columbus : Columbus PlantADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Shift Premium (United States Of America)TRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf