Maintenance Technician - Lyophilization and Refrigeration

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on lyophilizers, HVAC systems, freezers, coolers and any assets with a refrigeration component.

• Manage work activities of vendors and skilled trades.
• Support the maintenance organization in the writing of work orders and purchase orders by specifying materials, vendor contacts and costing.
• Active involvement on continuous improvement programs, energy savings measures, safety & compliance tasks.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment must adhere to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Personally, work with all maintenance mechanics, technicians and supervisors to develop and enlarge technical skill base and understanding of assigned areas.
• Provide technical leadership and investigation for any safety incident and/or activity.
• Complete all assigned training on time.
• Working weekends and holidays may be required.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate degree in related field is preferred but not required.
• HVAC Certificate with EPA Universal 608

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in a pharmaceutical and/or packaging environment.
• Strong technical skills including electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Must be familiar with GMP and safe work practices. NEC, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is desirable.
• Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system.
• Experience working with HVAC, compressors, fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, printing & inspection systems.
• Possess strong computer and troubleshooting skills as well as solid reading, writing, math & communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and computer operating systems.

• Ability to plan and organize to ensure timely completion and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Be proactive and willing to take initiative and responsibility.
• Must be able to communicate, both written and verbal form, in an effective manner.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete required documentation in a neat and accurate manner.
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument equipment manuals.

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