Controls Technician - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott • Casa Grande, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician works at Abbott Nutrition’s Casa Grande, Arizona manufacturing plant, maintaining and optimizing industrial equipment and instrumentation across electrical, automation, and PLC-controlled systems. The role supports packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facility systems and responds to equipment issues to help keep production running reliably. It also involves calibration and precision work, preventative maintenance, electrical upgrades, contractor monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. The technician provides on-the-job training and mentoring, communicates shift activities, and keeps skills current through training, certifications, and vendor programs. The position is accountable for meeting FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards and procedures.

This is a 12-hour night-shift position, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a rotating four-week schedule and every other weekend off. The position is based at Abbott’s Casa Grande plant, with no travel required. The base pay is $20.85–$41.75 per hour; pay may vary by location and a shift differential is available for off-shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Understand electricity and electrical theory.
• Working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, PLCs, and electrical and pneumatic components and devices.
• Ability to work safely in electrical panels with up to 480 volts.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and follow diagnostic and repair procedures in instrument equipment manuals.
• Training and experience in electrical theory, electronics, plant systems, equipment, and procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete required documentation neatly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with calibration, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and identify root causes quickly.
• Proactive mindset focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment across electrical, automation, and PLC-controlled systems (24V–600V).
• Perform calibration and precision work using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, and laser measurement tools.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs for electrical and control systems to reduce downtime and support performance.
• Assist with electrical upgrades, monitor contractor work, and contribute to plant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to equipment issues, troubleshoot I/O systems and sensors, and collaborate with production teams to keep operations on track.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentor team members; communicate shift activities clearly and effectively.
• Support packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facility systems.
• Maintain skills through hands-on training, certifications, and vendor-led programs.
• Meet applicable FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Shift differential available for off-shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED