Maintenance Technician (Fitter) – Nights

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (Fitter) – Nights to join our Maintenance Team. In this role you will play a key role in supporting the reliability, performance, and compliance of our manufacturing equipment and mechanical services.

• The shift pattern will be Monday
• Friday Nights, but flexibility around shifts is important in this role.

This role is focused on maintaining equipment uptime, supporting health and safety standards, ensuring quality and compliance, and helping drive continuous improvement across the business unit. You will work in a highly regulated environment where teamwork, technical expertise, and a proactive approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on mechanical services, plant, and equipment

• Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

• Support improvements in machine and equipment effectiveness

• Source and identify required spare parts for equipment and systems

• Assist specialist vendors during preventative maintenance activities

• Participate in FATs, commissioning, and qualification of new plant and equipment

• Support the setup and optimisation of preventative maintenance routines

• Contribute to risk assessments for tasks and equipment

• Communicate concerns, issues, and process improvements to management

• Resolve technical issues quickly and effectively to minimise downtime

• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as MEP, OEE, OPEX, RCA, and productivity programs

• Provide KPI tracking and reporting support for the Technical Team

• Assist during regulatory and compliance audits

• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with health and safety requirements

• rade-certified Mechanical Qualification

• At least 4 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly automated production environment

• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and automation systems

• Experience working in a GMP or other regulated environment

• Proven problem-solving, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret technical data, procedures, and specifications

• Strong documentation and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Willingness to work overtime and shift patterns as required

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or aseptic processing environments is an advantage

• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications

• Experience maintaining electromechanical manufacturing equipment

• Machining and welding experience would be beneficial

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html