Manufacturing Technician x44 at Abbott

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum level 6 qualification (Trade or Third level equivalent)
  • Electrical and mechanical skills are desired
  • Technical and fault-finding skills
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment
  • Monitor machine output on the shift to ensure all cells are running to cycle time to meet specific targets
  • Install and equipment validation
  • Conduct scheduled maintenance, diagnose, and troubleshoot faults
  • Perform skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems
  • Lead on maintenance and/or process issues
  • Certify and train manufacturing associates in the production processes
  • Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing related issues

Skills

Mechanical
Pneumatics
Electrical
Troubleshooting
Fault-finding
Equipment Validation
Blueprints
Schematics
Maintenance

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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