Night Shift Maintenance Technician
Abbott
Summary
This is a full time position that works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is a rotating 12hr night shift position, 4 nights on shift - 4 nights off shift. Hours 6pm – 6:30am.
Job description
The Opportunity
This is a full time position that works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is a rotating 12hr night shift position, 4 nights on shift - 4 nights off shift. Hours 6pm – 6:30am.
The primary function of this position is to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant utility systems that support manufacturing and facility operations. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient performance of critical utilities including boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, steam systems, and other infrastructure equipment.
What You’ll Work On
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on plant utility equipment, including boilers, HVAC systems, air compressors, pumps, RO/DI water systems, and cooling towers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve utility equipment issues to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
- Execute maintenance activities on mechanical, pneumatic, hydronic, and rotating equipment systems.
- Ensure proper operation and performance of critical utility systems such as steam, chilled water, potable water, wastewater, and compressed air.
- Respond promptly to system alarms, equipment malfunctions, and abnormal operating conditions.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to restore full functionality.
- Repair or replace components including valves, pumps, motors, sensors, instruments, actuators, filters, and piping.
- Perform machine modifications, upgrades, and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
- Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and associated systems for steam, hot water, cooling, lubrication, sprinklers, and industrial processing applications.
- Conduct fabrication, machining, welding, and installation activities for new equipment or modifications to existing assets.
- Use precision tools, diagnostic instruments, and calibration equipment to perform high quality mechanical maintenance tasks.
- Follow all plant and department policies, including GMPs, JSAs, SOPs, LOTO, and general safety rules.
- Interpret and utilize complex technical documents, including manuals, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs, to support installation, modification, and maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of experience in utilities, industrial maintenance, facilities operations, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, piping, electrical systems, or automation controls.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, schematics, and equipment drawings.
- Proficiency with tools, diagnostic equipment, and CMMS platforms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience in utilities, industrial maintenance, facilities operations, or a related field
- Working knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, piping, electrical systems, or automation controls
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, schematics, and equipment drawings
- Proficiency with tools, diagnostic equipment, and CMMS platforms
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- Education Benefit
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.