Technician Electrical Instruments and HVAC - 1st Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Technician Electrical Instruments and HVACWorking at AbbottAt 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:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.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 position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.What You’ll Work OnWork with Plant Engineering on new projects or construction to determine design specifications and conformance to Abbott Engineering Standards as well as continuity with existing plant installations.Evaluate and determine resources needed such as parts, outside contractors, and internal assistance.Create, use and interpret engineering drawings, models, sketches, templates, tool design manuals, verbal information, and digital data to determine required repairs.Fabricate, rework, and maintain tools / fixtures by performing such tasks as cutting, grinding, hand finishing, shaping, welding, set up and machining.Comply with all safety regulations required and applied to perform daily work safely.Support Production / Facilities departments in reducing and eliminating equipment / tooling downtime utilizing analytical methodologies.Perform maintenance to the equipment assigned (tooling area) per scheduled provided. Complete accurately all documentation required for work orders.Report the results by means of formal reports and applicable documents established by our clients, management and business expectations.Promote continuous improvement of our maintenance systems in order to comply with both internal and external clients.Verifies conformance of work to specifications.Interact with our external and internal clients on the scope of proper accomplishment of customer needs.Promotes and performs continuous improvement projects of maintenance and production system in order to comply or enhance key performance indicators.Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.Tool Shop Administration, projects tracking and prioritization.Create and update graphical control interfaces and use to monitor HVAC operation.Service and maintain plant air handling and Energy Center equipment via PM’s and demand work orders.Perform advanced mechanical and electrical tasks required to maintain air handling and Energy Center equipment.Create and modify PLC programming as required to maintain proper operation.Order materials and parts and initiate work orders required to complete work.Review any new air handling and utility equipment to assure conformance to Abbott codes.Read and understand schematic drawings on mechanical and electrical parts.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDRequires the ability to plan, estimate, sequence, and schedule work assignments.Requires ability to use and interpret tooling and engineering drawings, models, sketches, templates, tool design manuals, verbal information, and digital data to determine required repairs.Proficiency in computer applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint).Ability to work with various hand and power tools is required.Customer services skills are required.Preferred QualificationsTechnical Degree preferred.Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  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 , on Facebook at /Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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