Production Maintenance Technician II

Position Title: ProductionMaintenance Technician IILocation: Westbrook, MEDO WORK THATMATTERS!Abbott Rapid

Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing

together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to

support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment

and management of diseases and other conditions.The position of MaintenanceTechnician II is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets

business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you

will perform routine and complex repairs and maintenance on Production

equipment, including but not limited to work involving the execution of more

than one of the typical maintenance trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing,

plastic and metal fabrication and repair and installation. Provides

trouble shooting support on production equipment and recommends short- and

long-term solutions to improve operational efficiencies through root cause

investigation efforts related to machine down time.If

you seek a dynamic role where your contributions will pave the way in

developing new products, systems, and processes, come work with us!This job

description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by

management.RESPONSIBILITIES:·

Leads

routine, periodic and special inspections to determine repairs needed or

corrective actions taken to prevent breakdowns, unsafe conditions or to comply

with Company and/or Agency Rules and Regulations.·

Performs

Production Equipment change-over as dictated by schedule or requested by shift

supervisor (as needed or directed to best meet departmental objectives).·

Interprets

blueprints, equipment manuals, layouts and wiring diagrams.·

Leads

the effort of preparing documentation regarding Preventive Maintenance and

Machine Operation through effective communication and collaboration with

Production Supervisors, Manager and Engineering.·

Sets

up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.·

Escorts

and assists as necessary, outside repair persons in the performance of their

contractual obligations.·

Escorts

Agency testing technicians to assure timely completion of their tasks as it

relates to production equipment.·

Maintains appropriate records,

keeps inventory of spare parts and materials and provides Supervisor with the

information necessary to secure needed replacement parts or special materials needed

to effect proper repairs on all equipment.·

Responds to alarm or trouble

calls as required and maintains a strong floor presence. Functions as a key

member of both the production & maintenance team and assists as necessary

to accomplish production goals, and through-put initiatives.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS |EDUCATION:·

High school diploma or general education

degree (GED), or equivalent combination of experience and education.·

3+ years’ of related experience in a similar

role.·

Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild,

field service experience.·

Familiarity with formal preventative

maintenance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:·

Technical

Certificate as a Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial

Maintenance Technician or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and

Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, or related technical field.·

3years’ experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with

automation in the medical field.·

3+ years of diverse

experience in high volume production setting·

Prior experience working in

a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or

regulations.COMPETENCIES:·

Knowledge of inventory control

and asset management including spare part list development, preventative

maintenance, and appropriate SOP’s pertaining to asset acquisition, validation,

calibration and retirement.·

Skill

in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word

processing software.About AbbottAbbott 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

103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Connect with us at www.abbott.com at http://www.abbott.com/

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@AbbottGlobal.An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes andencourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to

qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please

send an email to myrecruiter@alere.com .An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot 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