Electrician II, Maintenance (2nd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott Laboratories•Sturgis, MI

12d•$21 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician II maintains and improves plant electrical systems and equipment in order to provide a high degree of safety, quality and productivity. Typical activities include (but are not limited to): electrical machine and machine component repair, HVAC electrical systems troubleshooting, programmable logic controller (PLC) and computer interface programming, installation or rearrangement of new or existing equipment/systems and total plant and facility maintenance. Work well with little supervision Keep all work areas clean and neat Housekeeping of the shop is primarily the responsibility of the electricians working in the area May lead one other employee (including directing another maintenance person) Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs, and general plant safety rules Providing some OJT for people new to the department, and recording and communicating shift activity in an organized manner Audit equipment Be certified for lockout/tag out procedures Wire and repair electric motors, gear heads and mechanical reducers Repair wiring and replace lighting fixtures and lamps Develop proficiency in running rigid and flexible conduit Learn to use standard wire-pulling technique, correct fusing, motor overload protection and wire sizing per National Electric Code (NEC) Learn to read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams, increase knowledge of relay logic, ladder diagrams and programmable logic controller software Use of electrical tools and diagnostic equipment to complete electrical maintenance jobs Provide support to primary plant operations Total plant equipment coverage includes (but is not limited to): packaging lines, process, drying, filling telephone systems, security systems, computer systems, data cabling, UPS, MIS support, HVAC, energy center and warehouse support, building maintenance, electrical distribution lighting, fire system, land application, ATC time card system, MITS system, medium and low breaker testing and switching and interfacing with electrical contractors Responding to equipment emergencies Performing electrical PMs during operation or during periods of scheduled downtime Communicating routinely with line personnel and supervision to maintain knowledge of the latest production schedule Communicating potential equipment problems to production and maintenance supervisors to allow scheduling of repairs Looking for and implementing equipment and system improvements You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
3+ years' experience as an industrial or commercial electrician, or equivalent job experience / training
A basic understanding of electricity and electrical theory
Knowledge of the existence of the NEC and the basic requirements of electrical installation requirements
Demonstrated ability to work with up to 480 voltage AC and 700 volts DC, in accordance with all safety requirements
Beginners knowledge of computers and computer operating systems and PLC programming
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals

Nice To Haves

State of Michigan Electrical License

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve plant electrical systems and equipment.
Perform electrical machine and machine component repair.
Troubleshoot HVAC electrical systems.
Program programmable logic controllers (PLC) and computer interfaces.
Install or rearrange new or existing equipment/systems.
Perform total plant and facility maintenance.
Work with little supervision.
Keep work areas clean and neat.
Perform housekeeping of the shop.
Lead one other employee.
Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs, and general plant safety rules.
Provide OJT for new employees and communicate shift activity.
Audit equipment.
Be certified for lockout/tag out procedures.
Wire and repair electric motors, gear heads and mechanical reducers.
Repair wiring and replace lighting fixtures and lamps.
Develop proficiency in running rigid and flexible conduit.
Use standard wire-pulling techniques, correct fusing, motor overload protection and wire sizing per National Electric Code (NEC).
Read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams.
Increase knowledge of relay logic, ladder diagrams and programmable logic controller software.
Use electrical tools and diagnostic equipment to complete electrical maintenance jobs.
Provide support to primary plant operations.
Perform total plant equipment coverage including packaging lines, process, drying, filling telephone systems, security systems, computer systems, data cabling, UPS, MIS support, HVAC, energy center and warehouse support, building maintenance, electrical distribution lighting, fire system, land application, ATC time card system, MITS system, medium and low breaker testing and switching and interfacing with electrical contractors.
Respond to equipment emergencies.
Perform electrical PMs during operation or during periods of scheduled downtime.
Communicate routinely with line personnel and supervision to maintain knowledge of the latest production schedule.
Communicate potential equipment problems to production and maintenance supervisors.
Look for and implement equipment and system improvements.
Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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.
A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan for participants who complete a short wellness assessment (applies in the next calendar year).