Maintenance Technician - Night Shift – 6pm to 6am - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott • Casa Grande, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Casa Grande, Arizona, Abbott Nutrition manufacturing plant. The technician helps keep production lines and plant utility systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably by troubleshooting and repairing high-speed production equipment, performing precision and preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement. The role works with engineering and operations to implement equipment design changes and improve operator care. The position is on a 12-hour night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, following a four-week rotation that provides every other weekend off and may offer overtime. The work includes compliance with applicable GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, LOTO, 5S, and Abbott standards and procedures. The position is based at the Casa Grande plant and does not require travel. The stated base pay is $20.85–$41.75 per hour; pay may vary in specific locations.

Requirements

• Technical diploma; the posting states “Technical Diploma (± 12 years).”
• At least 1 year of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation, including pressure, flow, and temperature.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams and use precision tools.
• Meet applicable compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Welding and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment and plant utility systems, including dryers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, sleevers, and labelers.
• Install and repair electric motors, wiring, fuses, and motor protection systems; troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Replace seals, bearings, gears, belts, and other equipment components.
• Perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on sensors, motors, and control devices.
• Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, and fabricate guards and parts using lathes, mills, and plasma cutters.
• Use thermography, ultrasonic testing, and vibration analysis to help prevent equipment failures.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to implement design changes and improve operator care initiatives.
• Follow GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, LOTO, 5S, and company safety standards and procedures.
• Help maintain production-line performance, reduce downtime, and deliver high-quality products.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Eligible employees can 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, described as an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor's degree.
• Opportunities for overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree