Controls Technician - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott • Casa Grande, AZ

5d • $21 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician works at Abbott’s Casa Grande, Arizona, nutrition manufacturing plant, supporting electrical, automation, instrumentation, and PLC-controlled equipment across packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facility systems. The role installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial equipment and control systems, and helps ensure equipment accuracy and reliability through calibration and precision measurement work. The technician executes and improves preventative maintenance programs, responds to equipment issues, supports electrical upgrades and contractor work, and contributes to plant-wide continuous improvement. The role also provides on-the-job training and mentoring, communicates shift activities, and maintains compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

This is a 12-hour night-shift position, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., on a rotating schedule that provides every other weekend off. Shift differential is available. The position is based at Abbott’s Casa Grande plant and does not require travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Understand electricity and electrical theory.
• Working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, PLCs, 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).
• Use instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, and laser measurement tools to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs for electrical and control systems to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Assist with electrical upgrades, monitor contractor work, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Respond to equipment issues, troubleshoot I/O systems and sensors, and collaborate with production teams to maintain operations.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentor team members, and communicate shift activities clearly and effectively.
• Support packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facility systems.
• Stay current with evolving technology through hands-on training, certifications, and vendor-led programs.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.
• Complete required documentation neatly and accurately.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify 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, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Shift differential available for off-shifts.

What This Job Offers

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