Maintenance Multi Craft Technician - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ
About The Position
Join a High-Performance Manufacturing Team and Make an Impact. Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As a Multi-Craft Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our production running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll be the technical expert on the floor—troubleshooting complex systems, leading repairs, and driving continuous improvement across our operations. This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred (mechanical/electrical or equivalent experience)
- Experience in manufacturing maintenance, ideally in a regulated environment (food, pharma, etc.)
- Strong skills in: Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
- Reading schematics and blueprints
- PLC diagnostics and programming basics
- Welding, fabrication, or machining
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, alignment, etc.) preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as the go-to technical expert for equipment reliability, responding to unplanned downtime and breakdowns
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on high-speed processing, filling, and packaging systems
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, PLC, and control systems to identify root cause and implement lasting solutions
- Design, fabricate, and install equipment improvements, including welding and machining components
- Support and lead planned shutdowns and major maintenance activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to optimize equipment performance
- Use data and problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, analytical troubleshooting) to drive continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate documentation using work order and inventory systems
- Mentor and train team members, sharing your technical expertise
- You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
