Maintenance Mechanic

Abbott Laboratories•Columbus, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pilot Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of pilot plant processing and packaging equipment. This position supports product development, scale-up activities, and manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and compliance with food industry standards. The mechanic performs both preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of food processing systems and utility equipment while minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Problem solving and root cause analysis
Safety awareness and regulatory compliance
Communication and teamwork
Adaptability in a dynamic pilot plant environment
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform maintenance tasks in industrial environments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair food processing equipment including: Retorts, Aseptic sterilizers, Homogenizers, High-shear mixers, Processing vessels and tanks, Heat exchangers, Pumps and piping systems, Conveyors, Filling and packaging systems
Support equipment startups, changeovers, and commissioning activities.