JOB DESCRIPTION:This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. 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 - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
The Columbus Plant 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.
Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Controls Technician. In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life
The Control Technician will adhere to employee health and safety guidelines, maintain effective employee relations, supporting quality system expectations, and adherence to cGMP.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:- Complete routine and complex calibrations and breakdowns for processing and laboratory equipment.
- Proficient in scheduling work orders on current calibration/maintenance systems. Review completed documentation by other technicians.
- Prioritize and execute workload with little supervision. Report status of ongoing work progress by updating work order system and communicating through emails and weekly reports.
- Use standard office software and purchase order systems for maintaining inventory.
- Comply with all safety and GMP procedures.
Major Responsibilities:- Performed routine and difficult calibration tasks as described in approved calibration procedures.
- Support calibration procedure implementation, calibration out-of-tolerance impact investigations, and instrument repair.
- Perform multi-craft activities to support production equipment in the R&D facility.
- Troubleshoot automated processing systems using industrial software. Be able to use test equipment to analyze electrical issues. Read Blueprints / Site P&ID drawings and PLC Ladder logic.
- Complete small program changes in PLC and HMI's.
- Participate as part of a cross functional project team on complex projects.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend new instruments for continual improvements.
- Communicate effectively with supervision and customers.
- Employee will be working in an industrial environment which will require lifting, climbing, and bending to service equipment.
- Schedule outside contractors to perform specialized repairs.
- Assure contractors comply with safety and GMP requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or GED minimum
- Experience calibrating temperature probes, pressure transmitters/probes (emerson), conductivity probes
- Experience with PLC's and integration, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control devices
- 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 QUALIFICATIONS- Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related education and experience
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The base pay for this position is $24.65 - $49.25/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:ANRD Nutrition Research & Development
LOCATION:United States > Columbus : RP05
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
