Manufacturing, Packaging Maintenance - Operator (Packaging Meop) ($30/Hr; 6:30P - 7:00A Est; Alternating Weekends (2B Crew))

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, Abbott’s Tipp City, Ohio, facility was named Food Engineering Magazine’s “2017 Plant of the Year.” Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 275 that works together to help nourish the world.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• Vacation – 120 hours accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 24 personal hours + 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• 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.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

THE OPPORTUNITY

The 2B Manufacturing, Packaging Maintenance - Operator (Packaging MeOp) role serves as both a packaging operator and maintenance technician – being responsible for running the equipment as needed to support the Operations Team Members, while also providing equipment expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive/demand maintenance.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Lead other employees including directing other operations personnel on a job and providing on-the-job training (OJT) for employees new to the department.
• Follow all plant and department procedures, GMP's and plant safety rules.
• Properly use the plant work order system and follow all stockroom procedures.
• Operate all secondary packaging equipment
• Record and communicate shift activity in an organized manner.
• Perform repairs to production equipment and plant utility systems; troubleshooting complex, high-speed filling, packaging and conveying equipment; machine adjustments to liquid line seamers, bottle sealers and bottle cappers; adjust timing systems such as rotary sterilizers or tray wrappers for proper operation; ensure proper operation of electrical / mechanical components and devices (push buttons, switches, timers, solenoids, electrical disconnects, AC and DC motors); troubleshoot and repair filters, taptones, barcode scanners and video-jet ink printers
• Completion of tasks that may include: fabricate guards, etc. out of sheet metal and Lexan; cutting of metal with a plasma cutter or torch; wire and repair electric motors; repair basic wiring and replace lighting fixtures and lamps; correctly size fusing, motor overload protection and wire size per National Electric Code (NEC); read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams; use of electrical and precision tools to complete assigned work.
• Audit equipment and develop replacement part lists.

(The above description covers the most significant duties performed and does not exclude other occasional duties not mentioned. Tasks may require individuals to work overtime to support production and general plant needs)

PAY AND SHIFT:

The hourly pay for this position is $30.00/hour USD. This is a NIGHT SHIFT position from 6:30 pm to 7:00 am EST, and allows you to have every other weekend off.

SCHEDULE EXAMPLE (ONLY AFTER ORIENTATION IS COMPLETE):

WEEK 1: MONDAY: 12 HOURS, TUESDAY: 12 HOURS, WEDNESDAY: OFF, THURSDAY: OFF, FRIDAY: 12 HOURS, SATURDAY: 12 HOURS, SUNDAY: 12 HOURS

WEEK 2: MONDAY: OFF, TUESDAY: OFF, WEDNESDAY: 12 HOURS, THURSDAY: 12 HOURS, FRIDAY: OFF, SATURDAY: OFF, SUNDAY: OFF

WEEK 3: MONDAY: 12 HOURS, TUESDAY: 12 HOURS, WEDNESDAY: OFF, THURSDAY: OFF, FRIDAY: 12 HOURS, SATURDAY: 12 HOURS, SUNDAY: 12 HOURS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-year mechanical/electrical technical degree or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience operating packaging equipment
• Basic computer navigation including usage of Microsoft software

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

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