Maintenance Technician - MM25

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Minnetonka, MN (Onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until  11/01/2027
Work Hours:  Monday to Thursday – 3:30pm to 2:00am

Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, safety checks, repairs, installations, and modifications on production equipment.
• Record all maintenance repair activity on production equipment and fixtures using CMMS.
• Knowledge of and skill in repairing industrial machines
• Knowledge of and experience in troubleshooting and repairing all production equipment
• Knowledge of and experience in using small tools, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, multimeters, etc.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written procedures
• Ability to read and understand drawings and electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
• Knowledge of personal computer operations and skill in using software packages including Microsoft Office
• Ability to respond to and answer/solve technical questions and problems
• Tear down, inspect and rebuild production equipment
• Ability to diagnose PLC problems and take the appropriate corrective action to repair
• Requisition needed items for inventory, spare parts and emergency repairs
• Support 5S

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical vocational training and/or military experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of and skill in repairing industrial machines

Candidate Profile

• Strong preference for candidates with maintenance technician experience rather than technical production, assembly, or testing backgrounds.
• Preferred candidates have:
• • 2-year technical degree (strongly preferred, not required).
  • 4-year degree candidates are also welcome.
  • Technical certificates, trade school diplomas, or equivalent technical training are viewed positively.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with document control systems and regulated work environments is valuable.
• Experience with Windchill document control software is a plus.

Technical Skills Desired

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with:
• • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing maintenance environments
• Candidates should be able to:
• • Understand how equipment works
  • Diagnose issues
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems

Key Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) work orders on assigned equipment.
• Follow maintenance schedules are managed through the site's CMMS software.
• Execute PM procedures according to detailed instructions from the document control system.
• Respond to production equipment issues and perform troubleshooting and repairs.
• Success in the role depends heavily on prior maintenance experience and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Electrical maintenance experience.
• Medical device manufacturing maintenance experience is considered ideal.

PLC/Automation Expectations

• PLC programming experience is not required.
• Abbott has a separate Automation Team that handles automation-related issues.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting is expected.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with automation specialists is beneficial.