Abbott

Maintenance Technical Trainer, Controls

Abbott • $61K — $122K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Technical experience in equipment operation and maintenance in manufacturing
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Experience in technical writing for procedures and job aids
  • Proven relationship-building skills across functions
  • Passion for training and mentorship
  • Self-directed with excellent organizational skills
  • Proficient in computer programs, including MS Office and Compliance Wire

Responsibilities

  • Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-speed packaging and processing equipment
  • Conduct and coordinate on-the-job training for maintenance team members
  • Develop training materials with subject matter expert insights
  • Evaluate and update Maintenance Standard Work to ensure accuracy
  • Oversee on-the-job training scheduling and monitor training activities
  • Provide daily guidance to personnel in training on task assignments
  • Develop cross-training matrices and determine necessary steps for departmental flexibility

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading global nutrition company
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and safety
  • Access to continuous training and development programs
  • Engagement in a culture that values science-based products and healthy living
  • Participation in a well-established manufacturing facility with a rich history
Full Job Description


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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ability to operate / troubleshoot / maintain high speed packaging, processing, filling equipment and utilities.
  • Conducts and/or coordinates OJT for Maintenance team members new to the function / role or for periodic assessments of ongoing skills and demonstrated competency.
  • Provides SME insight in the development of training materials (classroom presentations, computer-based-trainings, assessments).
  • Provides SME insight and support in updates to 1PL's, job plans, etc., as periodic reviews occur.
  • Evaluate Maintenance Standard Work (MSW) to ensure accuracy and adherence by area team members. Performs and/or coordinates periodic assessments against OSW for consistency and gap identification.
  • Develops and updates Maintenance Standard Work (MSW) based upon direction from local SME's, Engineering personnel, and OEM technical manuals.
  • Oversees the OJT scheduling process and partners with site Technical Training Specialist to monitor and track department training activities by area of support (OJT schedule adherence, cross-training, rotations).
  • Provides support for the Certified Job Trainers/Learning Mentors.
  • Assists in the development (as an area/task SME) and completion of annual and requested training for area personnel.
  • Provides daily guidance and direction to personnel in training on task assignments and expectations.
  • Partners in the development of cross-training matrices for Maintenance functions and determines gaps / necessary steps to build departmental flexibility and competency.
  • Works to address new team member concerns related to their OJT training and tools.
  • Ensures that the site training tools and processes are followed and adhered to by site personnel.
  • Ensures periodic learning assessments on critical tasks are complete and documented with any action items outlined for gaps.
  • Ensures new team members are knowledgeable and capable of adhering to all safety and GMP requirements applicable to tasks being performed.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
  • Reports directly to the site's Technical Training FLL
  • Partners with the Maintenance FLL's, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Planners, and Maintenance TTS
  • Provides support and coaching for Learning Mentors, Certified Job Trainers and SME's.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • HSD/GED minimum
  • Technical experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Technical experience maintaining equipment
  • Technical writing experience (i.e. job aides, procedures, etc.)
  • Proven ability to build relationships across multiple functions
  • Passion for training / mentorship
  • Proven track record in a self-directed work environment with demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability and willingness to work with computer programs, including Compliance Wire
  • MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Maximo experience (or other CMMS experience)
  • Experience in the food industry / regulated environment
  • Experience developing training, 1PL (1 point lesson/job aides)
  • Electrical background/training


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The base pay for this position is
$29.55 - $59.05/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
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