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Abbott

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 12 hour night shift - Columbus Plant

Salary$21 – $42/hr
LocationUnited States - Ohio - Columbus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentFacilities & Maintenance
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have14
High School Diploma or GED
two-year mechanical/electrical technical degree or equivalent experience
Proven experience in mechanical and electrical repair of high-speed filling and packaging equipment
Troubleshooting and repair of plant utilities
welding
machining
gearbox
pump repair
wiring drives
PLCs
hydraulics
pneumatics
steam
Must have the ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
Nice to have2
Background in calibrations and certifications of critical precision and sensitive equipment
Prior experience in a liquid manufacturing or packaging facility
Skills
PLCs
hydraulics
pneumatics
hand tools
power tools
Lathe
Mill
saws
grinders
sheer
brake
press
iron worker
media blasting equipment
welders (TIG, MIG, arc)
gearboxes
conveying systems
fillers
cappers/sealers
labelers/sleevers
coders
taptones
vision systems
weight checkers
packaging equipment
palletizers
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Employee assistance program
About the company
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 122,000 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:
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Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
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Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
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Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
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Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
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Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
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Retiree Healthcare program
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Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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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.
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A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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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 primary function of a Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic is to provide 24-hour, 7 day a week “skilled trade” maintenance support to the manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities that make up Abbott Park and its associated owned and leased lake County facilities. Maintenance department services include that of manufacturing equipment repair, electrical power equipment and distribution system upkeep, equipment and facilities preventive and predictive maintenance, refrigeration and HVAC system maintenance, lubrication services, environmental testing, heavy equipment rigging, pipe fitting, mechanical, general building maintenance and welding services.
What you’ll do as a Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic
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The safe, efficient, and economical use of hand tools, power tools, shop equipment (Lathe, Mill, saws, grinders, sheer, brake, press, iron worker, and media blasting equipment), welders (TIG, MIG, and arc), rebuild gearboxes and reducers, ability to run pipe and conduit, fabrication of parts and guards, ability to replace chains, sprockets, guides, bearings and all other equipment as needed.
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Familiarity with proper PM, inspection, and safety procedures.
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Successfully perform all PM’s, Certifications, and Calibrations on the fillers and ancillary equipment.
Perform all necessary repairs, adjustments, Set-up, and rebuilds on manufacturing equipment:
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Fillers
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Cappers/Sealers
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Labelers/Sleevers
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Coders, taptones, vision systems and weight checking systems
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Packaging equipment
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Palletizers
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Conveying Systems
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This position is accountable for maintaining all assigned hand tools, equipment, Power tools, and shop equipment.
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This position is accountable for maintaining all plant systems and machines, failure to maintain will result in unnecessary downtime, replacement, or repair.
SHIFT
12-hour night shift - 6:00pm to 6:30am – with rotating onsite days
Example of rotating schedule:
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Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs
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Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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High School Diploma or GED and a two-year mechanical/electrical technical degree or equivalent experience.
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Proven experience in mechanical and electrical repair of high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
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Troubleshooting and repair of plant utilities, welding, machining, gearbox, pump repair, wiring drives, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and steam.
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Must have the ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Background in calibrations and certifications of critical precision and sensitive equipment.
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Prior experience in a liquid manufacturing or packaging facility
Hiring process
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Legal
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
$20.85 – $41.75/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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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