Job Description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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

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 \xe2\x80\x93 including Similac\xc2\xae, PediaSure\xc2\xae, Pedialyte\xc2\xae, Ensure\xc2\xae, Glucerna\xc2\xae and ZonePerfect\xc2\xae \xe2\x80\x93 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

For over 70 years, Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

WHAT WE OFFER

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 \xe2\x80\x93 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, the

student debt program and education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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 DO

To maintain and improve plant electrical systems and equipment in order to provide a high degree of safety, quality and productivity. Typical activities include (but are not limited to): electrical machine and machine component repair, HVAC electrical systems troubleshooting, programmable logic controller (PLC) and computer interface programming, installation or rearrangement of new or existing equipment/systems and total plant and facility maintenance.

• Work well with little supervision
• Keep all work areas clean and neat
• Housekeeping of the shop is primarily the responsibility of the electricians working in the area
• Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs, and general plant safety rules
• Providing some OJT for people new to the department, and recording and communicating shift activity in an organized manner
• Audit equipment
• Be certified for lockout/tag out procedures
• Wire and repair electric motors, gear heads and mechanical reducers
• Repair wiring and replace lighting fixtures and lamps
• Develop proficiency in running rigid and flexible conduit
• Learn to use standard wire-pulling technique, correct fusing, motor overload protection and wire sizing per National Electric Code (NEC)
• Learn to read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams, increase knowledge of relay logic, ladder diagrams and programmable logic controller software
• Use of electrical tools and diagnostic equipment to complete electrical maintenance jobs
• Provide support to primary plant operations
• Total plant equipment coverage includes (but is not limited to): packaging lines, process, drying, filling telephone systems, security systems, computer systems, data cabling, UPS, MIS support, HVAC, energy center and warehouse support, building maintenance, electrical distribution lighting, fire system, land application, ATC time card system, MITS system, medium and low breaker testing and switching and interfacing with electrical contractors
• Responding to equipment emergencies
• Performing electrical PMs during operation or during periods of scheduled downtime
• 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 system improvements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU\'LL BRING

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three years\' experience as an industrial or commercial electrician, or the equivalent job experience or training
• A basic understanding of electricity and electrical theory
• Knowledge of the existence of the NEC and the basic requirements of electrical installation requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work with up to 480 voltage AC and 700 volts DC, in accordance with all safety requirements
• Beginners knowledge of computers and computer operating systems and PLC programming

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Michigan Electrical License
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

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 Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $20.53 \xe2\x80\x93 $41.07 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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