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Maintenance Technician Fitter - Evening Shift
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Westport, MO, IE
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
An experienced pharmaceutical/medical device fitter is required to carry out planned/unplanned maintenance across, aseptic manufacturing, filling and or packaging. You will work as part of a strong multi-disciplined team of Fitters, Electricians, Process and Mechatronic Engineers. We have a strong emphasis on identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiency. Our primary objective is the consistent supply of safe, first class product to our customers. Responsibilities : • Planned and Unplanned maintenance of mechanical Services, Plant and Equipment. • Responsible for determining root cause of equipment issues and implementing solutions • Support Machine and Equipment Effectiveness improvements. • Identification and sourcing of all equipment spare parts. • Assisting preventative maintenance by specialist vendors. • Attendance during FAT / Commissioning of new plant and equipment. • Assist in the performance of equipment qualifications. • Support the setup of Preventative Routines for equipment. • Support the Risk assessment of tasks and equipment. • Communication of any concerns about work processes to Management. • Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner to support operations. • Support continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., MEP,OEE, OPEX, RCA, and productivity output for the BU. • Provide information to the tracking and monitoring of the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team. • Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits. • Ensures all maintenance activities within the department are performed to the appropriate health and safety standards. • Ability to trouble-shoot and correct technical issues, in an effective and timely manner, with a sense of urgency to minimize equipment downtime. • Ability to determine the root cause of technical issues using proven problem-solving techniques. • Ability to read, analyse, interpret technical data, and technical procedures. • Ability to effectively present information and answer queries. • Willingness and ability to collaborate with and influence other groups in a positive, team based environment. • Flexible and willing to carry out overtime and Shift Work as necessary. • Trade Certified Mechanical Qualification - MAMF essential. • A minimum of 4 years’ maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly automated production environment • Aseptic Filling Lines. • Packaging operations, Automated Inspection Lines and Robotic Packing • Clear understanding and experience of maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems. • Good documentation skills. • Ability to organize workload and work on own initiative. • Experience in GMP or other regulated environment and knowledge of required safety standards. • Strong ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems. • Flexibility to respond to issues outside normal business hours. • Ability to learn new and different technologies. • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech industries or aseptic processing. • The ability to interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications • Experience in the maintenance of electromechanical manufacturing equipment • Machining, and welding experience an advantage 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. 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.htm