Technician I

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Represents the most common entry point for this career level. Serves as an individual contributor working under direct supervision, applying specialized subject matter to meet operational requirements. Demonstrates the ability to understand specific needs and effectively apply technical skills and knowledge. Responsible for supporting production activities by ensuring minimal equipment downtime and maintaining operational readiness. Exhibits a strong sense of urgency in restoring equipment functionality for production use. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance prior to due dates.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Activities include support in setting-up, calibrating and operating basic machines and equipment, following production schedules and quality standards, monitoring production processes, and troubleshooting simple production problems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels and escalates problems when necessary.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on equipment, by cleaning, adjusting, repairing, calibrating and replacing parts.
• Resolves resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence. Identifies and resolve maintenance issues; escalate issues when appropriate.
• Maintains a Safety-First mindset in all tasks and decisions to ensure a secure working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level Major/Field of Study or Equivalent

High School Diploma / GED

Experience/Background
No Experience

The base pay for this position is $18.45 – $36.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.