Maintenance Technician - Night Shift – 6pm to 6am - Casa Grande, AZ
Abbott
Summary
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician! Are you a skilled problem-solver with expertise in electrical and mechanical systems? We're looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Your expertise ensures our production lines operate at peak performance, reducing downtime and delivering high-quality products to customers.
Job description
What You'll Work On
- Keep Equipment Running: Perform repairs and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment and plant utility systems, including dryers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, sleevers, and labelers.
- Electrical Expertise: Install and repair electric motors, wiring, fuses, and motor protection systems; troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs using schematics and diagnostic tools.
- Precision Maintenance: Replace seals, bearings, gears, belts, and other components; perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on sensors, motors, and control devices.
- Fabrication & Welding: Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum; fabricate guards and parts using lathes, mills, and plasma cutters.
- Predictive Maintenance: Use advanced tools like thermography, ultrasonic testing, and vibration analysis to prevent failures.
- Collaborate & Improve: Work with engineering and operations to implement design changes and improve operator care initiatives.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards, including LOTO and 5S protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
- 1+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, etc.).
- Ability to read schematics, wire diagrams, and use precision tools.
- Welding and fabrication experience a plus.
Position Details
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM). Schedule: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent 4-week rotation.
Requirements
- Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
- 1+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, etc.)
- Ability to read schematics, wire diagrams, and use precision tools
- Welding and fabrication experience a plus
Benefits
- Free Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- FreeU Education Benefit
- Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.