Instrumentation Technician - Night Shift Job at Abbott in Columbus

Overview

Instrumentation Technician - Night Shift at Abbott. Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. The Columbus, Ohio plant location operates in the Abbott Nutrition Division.

Abbott’s Columbus Plant is a long-standing manufacturing facility focused on science-backed nutrition products. You’ll be part of a team that produces quality products to support consumers' health across all life stages.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to machine breakdowns due to electrical malfunctions or hardware/software failures
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks for all electrical equipment and instruments
• Draft calibration and preventative maintenance procedures for new and existing instruments
• Install and troubleshoot new and modified equipment
• Conduct project work/electrical upgrades and monitor contractor project work and upgrades
• Monitor and repair facility and emergency system electrical failures
• Follow calibration procedures to calibrate all the instruments in the plant calibration program
• Work well with minimal supervision
• Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs and general plant safety rules
• Keep all work areas clean and neat
• Lead other employees and provide OJT for people new to the department; and record and communicate shift activity in an organized manner
• Be certified for lockout/tag out and confined space entry procedures
• Provide support to primary plant operations
• Total plant equipment coverage includes packaging lines, processing, filling, warehouse, and facilities where necessary
• Respond to equipment emergencies; troubleshoot system inputs/outputs and multiple sensing devices; communicate with line personnel and supervision to maintain knowledge of the latest production schedule; identify potential equipment problems and coordinate repairs
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and instruments of the Columbus facility
• Accurately complete calibration records in compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain the effectiveness of the quality system

Shift

12-Hour rotating Night Shift, 6 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• Experience calibrating temperature probes, pressure transmitters/probes (Emerson), conductivity probes
• Understand electricity and electrical theory; working knowledge of computers, operating systems, electrical and pneumatic components; ability to work safely in electrical panels with up to 480 volts
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument manuals
• Attention to detail and ability to complete required documentation neatly and accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with PLCs and integration, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic instrumentation and control devices

Additional Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. EEO statements apply. The base pay for this position is $24.50 – $49.00 per hour, with location-based variations.

Learn more about Abbott’s health and wellness benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on social channels.