Maintenance Technician - DAY SHIFT - 6AM TO 6PM - Casa Grande, AZ

About the role

Maintenance Technician - DAY SHIFT - 6AM TO 6PM; 12 HOUR - Casa Grande, AZ

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!

Are you a skilled problem-solver with expertise in electrical and mechanical systems? We're looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Your expertise ensures our production lines operate at peak performance, reducing downtime and delivering high-quality products to customers. You'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott's leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we're more than just a company, we're a family. Working here you'll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You'll Work On

• Keep Equipment Running: Perform repairs and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment and plant utility systems, including dryers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, sleevers, and labelers.
• Electrical Expertise: Install and repair electric motors, wiring, fuses, and motor protection systems; troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Precision Maintenance: Replace seals, bearings, gears, belts, and other components; perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on sensors, motors, and control devices.
• Fabrication & Welding: Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum; fabricate guards and parts using lathes, mills, and plasma cutters.
• Predictive Maintenance: Use advanced tools like thermography, ultrasonic testing, and vibration analysis to prevent failures.
• Collaborate & Improve: Work with engineering and operations to implement design changes and improve operator care initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards, including LOTO and 5S protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, etc.).
• Ability to read schematics, wire diagrams, and use precision tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus.

Position Details

• Shift: 12-hour DAY SHIFT - 6AM TO 6PM
• Schedule: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent 4-week rotation:

Sample Rotation

• Week 1: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)
• Week 3: Same as Week 1
• Week 4: Same as Week 2

This schedule offers stability and work-life balance while providing opportunities for overtime.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

The base pay for this position is $20.85 - $41.75/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 > Casa Grande: Plant

Additional Locations

• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

Significant Work Activities

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling