Instrument Technician I
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Job Location:
South Portland, ME - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 40
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Instrument Technician I
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. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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 bachelors 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.
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics a member of Abbotts Diagnostics Division combines top-tier expertise and cutting-edge technologies to facilitate diagnostic testing that provides crucial information for the treatment and management of diseases and other medical conditions
The role of Instrument Technician I is part of our Infectious Disease Developed Markets unit based in South Portland ME. In this position you will support the Global Instruments Operations organization as a technician. If youre looking for a dynamic role where your contributions will drive the development and manufacture of new products systems and processes join us!
What Youll Work On
- Perform basic troubleshooting repairs and final acceptance testing on medical devices including but not limited to cleaning decontaminating disassembly and final assembly.
- Diagnose problems by accurately gathering analyzing and interpreting data either independently or by using job aids.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility by independently approving repairs up to a value of $2000.
- Has the ability to make cost-effective decisions ensuring efficient and budget-conscious repairs.
- Analyze calibration and service data to verify functionality of medical devices Provide support to other technicians and teammates
- Completes test records and work orders according to procedures with accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform troubleshooting of mechanical electrical and optical systems and subcomponents adhering to established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures
- Perform routine cleaning decontamination and surveillance testing of lab space and instruments in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Inspects equipment standards parts and mechanical components for errors flaws and certification/calibration status prior to use to ensure proper operation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices.
- Completes assigned training curriculum prior to due dates to avoid late training instances.
- Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.
- Maintains accurate records supports the management of spare parts inventory and materials and provides team members with necessary information to procure replacement parts or special materials required for effective equipment repairs.
Required Qualifications
- 2-year degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 2 years of diverse experience in high volume production setting adhering to ISO and FDA Regulations
- Experience operating in an organization adhering to ISO FDA or comparable quality systems and regulations.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical electrical and optical diagrams and technical specifications
- Hands-on electromechanical repair rebuild field service experience.
- Experience with instrumentation in the medical field.
COMPETENCIES:
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet database and word processing software.
- Demonstrates knowledge of applicable safety/quality standard and practices required in the manufacture of Abbott products through personal work habits.
- Be able to clearly communicate ideas problems and solutions to engineers.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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
$20.05 $40.15/hourIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:
ID Infectious Disease
LOCATION:
United States > South Portland : 65 Gannett Drive
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Work in a clean room environmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- E & I
- Distributed Control Systems
- Calibration
- NEC
- Tube Bending
- Spectrophotometer
- Sterile Processing
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
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