Equipment Technician III

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of STRUCTURAL HEART disease.  We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

Responsible for performing functions associated with all preventive maintenance, demand maintenance / repairs and calibrations on all process, testing and measurement equipment throughout all of manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks.

·  Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
·  Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes QSR and ISO Standards.
·  Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing and equipment-related issues impacting the manufacturing process.
·  Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
·  Assists engineering in installation and validation of equipment as required.
·  Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.
·  Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
·  Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices.
·  Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
·  Performs tasks as assigned by manager with a learn, grow, and develop professionally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING  

Required  

·  High School diploma or equivalent plus 2-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
·  Two-year degree or some college credits preferred.

  

WHAT WE OFFER   

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

·  A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
·  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 
·  Paid time off   
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

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

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

        

LOCATION:

United States > Westfield: 1820 Bastian Court

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf