Predictive Maintenance Technician - Sturgis, MI Plant

Job Title

Predictive Maintenance Technician

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. 

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution 

• Tuition 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  

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

• Follow safe work practices while working around operating equipment and in industrial environments.
• Collect vibration data on rotating and mechanical equipment using route-based monitoring tools, following established procedures and routes.
• Assist with basic condition monitoring technologies, including vibration, ultrasound, infrared thermography, and oil sampling, as assigned.
• Verify equipment identification, operating conditions, and data quality during data collection activities.
• Perform basic visual and sensory inspections (noise, heat, leakage, looseness) during equipment rounds and PdM routes.
• Support senior maintenance and reliability team with equipment setup, sensor placement, and hardware installation for vibration monitoring systems.
• Assist with maintaining PdM databases, asset lists, and measurement point accuracy.
• Help identify obvious abnormal conditions and promptly communicate findings maintenance, or reliability personnel.
• Enter collected condition monitoring data into PdM or reliability software systems accurately and on time.
• Assist in preparing inspection notes, work requests, and basic reports under supervision.
• Maintain proper documentation for routes, inspections, and safety requirements.
• Participate in on-the-job training related to vibration analysis fundamentals, rotating equipment, and condition monitoring technologies.
• Develop familiarity with common mechanical fault types such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing wear.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and reliability activities as exposure and experience increase.
• Actively pursue required training and certifications as part of the PdM career progression path.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED
• 1-5 years’ hands-on experience in manufacturing maintenance and repairs
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and working cross-functionally
• A working knowledge of computers – able to create spreadsheets and analyze data to examine equipment efficiencies and project economics
• Leadership capabilities
• Ability to excel in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ predictive maintenance experience
• Technical diploma relevant to the role (predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, etc.)

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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) 

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 

The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• vibration analysis
• condition monitoring
• root cause analysis
• mechanical fault diagnosis
• equipment setup
• data entry
• spreadsheets
• asset management
• report preparation
• continuous improvement
• sensory inspection
• equipment installation
• documentation management