Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.**

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

**Columbus, Ohio,** is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

**WHAT WE OFFER AT ABBOTT**

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

+ 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 plans

+ **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, **Medical Benefits start day 1**

+ Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

+ **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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-stude...) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree...) 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

+ **A stable company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

**WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON**

+ Respond to machine breakdowns due to electrical malfunctions or hardware/software failure

+ Conduct preventative maintenance tasks for all electrical equipment and instruments

+ Draft calibration and preventative maintenance procedures for new and existing instruments

+ Install and troubleshoot new and modified equipment

+ Conduct project work/electrical upgrades and monitor contractor project work and upgrades

+ Monitor and repair facility and emergency system electrical failures

+ Follow calibration procedures to calibrate all the instruments in the plant calibration program

+ Work well with minimal supervision

+ Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs and general plant safety rules

+ Keep all work areas clean and neat

+ Lead other employees and provide OJT for people new to the department; and record and communicate shift activity in an organized manner

+ Be certified for lockout/tag out and confined space entry procedures

+ Provide support to primary plant operations

+ Total plant equipment coverage includes {but is not limited to): packaging lines, processing, filling, warehouse, and facilities where necessary

+ Assignments include: responding to equipment emergencies; troubleshooting system input/outputs and multiple sensing devices; 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 outputs; and finding analog control values in the PLC logic programming

+ Responsible for calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining the electrical equipment and instruments of the Columbus

+ Accurately complete calibration records in compliance with all corporate, state and federal regulations

+ Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING**

**Required:**

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Understand electricity and electrical theory, possess a working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, electrical and pneumatic components and devices, and the ability to work safely in electrical panels with up to 480 volts

+ Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument equipment manuals on a wide variety of equipment requires training and experience in electrical theory, electronics, plant systems, equipment and procedures

+ Attention to detail and the ability to complete required documentation in a neat and accurate manner

**Preferred:**

+ Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related education and experience

**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com