The Opportunity
This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.
For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world.
Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.
What You’ll Work On
- The Facilities Technician will complete work orders, Preventive Maintenance (PM’s), and repairs to keep the plant in good working order as well as directing contractors, vendors, and other technicians on specific projects.
- Perform maintenance of all types of painted surfaces and have the knowledge to use spraying equipment, airless sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Conduct various exterior grounds maintenance for main plant and off-site warehouse. This includes but not limited to yard work, roof clean up, snow removal and landscaping work.
These jobs require the operation of power equipment, ladders, power tools and snow blowers.
- Complete various types of repairs to doors (sliders, overhead doors, personnel), cabinets, ceilings and windows. Work includes caulking, re-screening, refinishing and mechanical repairs.
- Conduct facility PM’s which include fire system inspections and various utility distribution systems.
- Complete miscellaneous plumbing repairs throughout the plant on showers, sinks, restrooms and water fountains.
- Perform most kinds of carpentry work as well as most kinds of masonry and cement work, such as laying brick or block and repairing concrete in a neat manner.
- Data collection in an electronic based work order software application
- Machines, Tools & Equipment (Hand Tools, Power Tools, Machines or Equipment)
- Lawn tractor, snow blower, circular saw, table saw, drills, all hand tools, drain cleaning equipment, shear, box brake, lathe, mill, band saw, cutoff saw, drill press, welder, torch.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Mechanical / Technical abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of related experience
- License to run powered industrial equipment
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.