Technician V Facilities at Abbott

Portland, Oregon, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of more than one construction trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, welding, construction, repair, and/or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs, or office fixtures)
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, and drawings
  • Expert level: Provides validation technical assistance to engineering, implements corrective and preventative actions, assists in developing methods and procedures to control or improve Facilities processes, and assists in execution of facility and utility validations

Responsibilities

  • Maintains facilities, facilities systems, and equipment to provide a safe, efficient, and comfortable workplace
  • Performs operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all building facilities and equipment
  • Handles move and installation of equipment and/or furniture
  • Performs isolated room certification, room air balancing, project review, blueprint review, and reviews facilities documents
  • Provides manufacturing support by reviewing and analyzing environmental data to determine manufacturing issues and trends
  • Trains technicians on processes and engineering changes, and performs operator certification on-the-job training and testing
  • Sets up and operates all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work
  • Identifies, resolves, and prevents facilities issues by determining root cause and implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Develops knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures
  • Identifies and resolves systemic issues based on trends noted during review of non-conforming EMS
  • Makes routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine installations, repair, and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment
  • Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation and/or operation of CR required for production processes
  • Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, equipment installation, and reports problems to supervisors or project managers
  • Works with outside contractors on new construction, equipment installation, and types of equipment to be used
  • Works with EHS division representatives to comply with division safety and environmental requirements

Skills

facilities maintenance
preventative maintenance
HVAC systems
plumbing
electrical systems
equipment repair
equipment installation

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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