Maintenance Technician - Lyophilization and Refrigeration

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Our location in Des Plaines, Illinois currently has an opportunity for a ​Maintenance Technician – Lyophilization and Refrigeration. The Maintenance Technician, reporting to the Senior Reliability Engineer, will provide customer service to manufacturing and support groups in Abbott Molecular through the maintenance of lyophilizers and other refrigeration assets, identifying and resolving technical/operational problems aimed at improving manufacturing reliability (product quality and operating efficiency).

This is a 1st Shift role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on lyophilizers, HVAC systems, freezers, coolers and any assets with a refrigeration component.

• Resolve and prevent infrastructure problems that may pose a risk to production or delay on-time deliveries to our customers.

• Assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance tasks.
• Manage work activities of vendors and skilled trades.
• Support the maintenance organization in the writing of work orders and purchase orders by specifying materials, vendor contacts and costing.
• Active involvement on continuous improvement programs, energy savings measures, safety & compliance tasks.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment must adhere to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Personally, work with all maintenance mechanics, technicians and supervisors to develop and enlarge technical skill base and understanding of assigned areas.
• Provide technical leadership and investigation for any safety incident and/or activity.
• Complete all assigned training on time.
• Working weekends and holidays may be required.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate degree in related field is preferred but not required.
• HVAC Certificate with EPA Universal 608

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in a pharmaceutical and/or packaging environment.
• Strong technical skills including electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Must be familiar with GMP and safe work practices. NEC, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E.
•  Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is desirable.
• Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system.
• Experience working with HVAC, compressors, fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, printing & inspection systems.
•  Possess strong computer and troubleshooting skills as well as solid reading, writing, math & communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and computer operating systems.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Ability to plan and organize to ensure timely completion and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Be proactive and willing to take initiative and responsibility.
• Must be able to communicate, both written and verbal form, in an effective manner.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete required documentation in a neat and accurate manner.
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. 
• Follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument equipment manuals.

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The base pay for this position is $24.75 – $49.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.