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.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

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 life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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

Our location in Scarborough, ME currently has an opportunity for a Production Maintenance Supervisor.   This role will supervise the maintenance department technician’s daily activities to ensure that day to day maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company standards.

What You’ll Work On

Daily supervision of the maintenance department.Coordinates support and resources for production and non-production work activities.Appraises the performance of direct reports, including annual performance reviews.Participates in, or assigns a designee to support, new equipment purchases, design modifications, and validation efforts as necessary or requested.Leads routine, periodic, and special inspections to determine repairs needed or corrective actions to prevent breakdowns, unsafe conditions, or to comply with company and agency rules and regulations.Performs production equipment change-overs as dictated by the schedule or requested by the shift supervisor to best meet departmental objectives.Interprets blueprints, equipment manuals, layouts, and wiring diagrams.Leads the effort of preparing documentation regarding preventive maintenance and machine operation through effective communication and collaboration with production supervisors, managers, and engineering.Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.Escorts and assists outside repair personnel as necessary in the performance of their contractual obligations. Escorts agency testing technicians to ensure timely completion of their tasks related to production equipment.Maintains appropriate records and keeps inventory of spare parts and shop materials to effect proper repairs on all equipment.Responds to alarms or trouble calls as required and maintains a strong floor presence.Functions as a key member of both the production and maintenance teams and assists as necessary to accomplish production goals and throughput.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in Production Maintenance. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications ​

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of experience and education.5+ years’ experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with automation in the medical field. 5+ years of machining experience in a machine shop or equipment manufacturing environment.  Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience.

Preferred

Technical Certificate as an Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, or related technical field.1+ years of supervisory experience5+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting.Prior experience working in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or regulations

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is $31.60 – $63.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.