Maintenance Technician (Fitter) Nights

Maintenance Technician (Fitter) Nights

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

Qualifications

• Grade-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

AbbVie 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.

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Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.