ABBOTT LABORATORIES Facilities Technician II (2nd shift) Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Facilities Technician, to work under limited supervision and maintain facilities to minimize breakdowns (particularly for production).  Perform all duties required to test, calibrate, adjust, repair, and maintain mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.  Diagnose, disassemble, clean, repair, and replace defective parts of complex equipment.  Install and maintain a broad range of equipment as well as electrical, gas, air and water systems.  Performs facility maintenance on a preventive or emergency basis as required with a particular focus to maintain all work areas of the facility in a safe condition. May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced employees.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts preventive maintenance on all equipment, by cleaning, adjusting, repairing, calibrating and replacing parts.
•  Responsible for the installation of production equipment.
• Responsible for repairs to buildings including, but not limited to, repairs to walls, ceilings, doors, painting, etc.
• Repairs single and three phase electrical systems, such as air compressors, hydraulic pumps and three phase motors including HVAC and plumbing repairs.
• Responsible for the treatment and purity of wastewater generated by production processes.
•  Assists in the establishment and execution of a preventive maintenance program.
• Provides job skill training as necessary.
• Maintains licenses/certifications and remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise.
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.  Identifies and resolve maintenance issues; escalate issues when appropriate.
• May be required to oversee waste treatment operations for the site.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.  Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a special boilers licenses or ability to obtain a boiler license within one year of employment
• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or trade school certification/formal apprenticeship or other relevant specialized training.
• Requires complete knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including a working knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems and electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in using a range of standard maintenance, power and hand tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Demonstrated basic reading, writing, communication, interpersonal and arithmetic skills/abilities.
• Ability to function in a collaborative and cooperative work environment.
• Working knowledge of commonly used desktop computer software applications (building automation, communications And Maintenance software).
• Must have the ability to adapt to change unforeseen situations and handle work interruptions.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.
• Duties regularly involve moderate to heavy body and strength movements, including lifting (up to approximately 50 lbs.), moving, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling.  Performs tasks, which regularly involve the use of good to excellent correctable vision and hand/eye coordination.  Handles production materials as necessary.
• Must have general knowledge of heating and cooling systems for general facilities operations and controlled environment operations
• Be able respond to after hour call in’s on a 24/7 basis or willing to work pre scheduled call in weeks on a rotating shift with the facilities team