JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior Welder – Day Shift
Join our team as a Maintenance Welder/Pipefitter, where you will play a critical role in maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment and facility infrastructure to support safe and efficient operations. This position requires a skilled trades professional with strong welding, fabrication, troubleshooting, and pipefitting experience who can work independently from blueprints and technical drawings.
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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Casa Grande, Arizona 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.
Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.
What You’ll Work On
- Perform welding, fabrication, installation, and repair of process equipment, piping systems, and facility structures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to plan and complete work assignments.
- Select appropriate welding methods and materials based on job requirements.
- Maintain and repair equipment including pipelines, pumps, forklifts, tractors, railings, tanks, and other plant assets to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
- Cut, fit, grind, and prepare metal components for welding and installation.
- Perform pipe purging using inert gases such as argon and carbon dioxide to ensure weld integrity and prevent contamination.
- Conduct TIG, MIG, SMAW (stick), gas cutting, soldering, and aluminum welding operations.
- Troubleshoot equipment and system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
- Install and modify piping systems, valves, and related mechanical components.
- Complete maintenance projects and equipment installations efficiently while meeting quality and safety standards.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Production and Operations teams to minimize disruptions and support continuous plant performance.
- Adhere to all safety, environmental, and engineering standards and procedures.
- Participate in training and certification programs, including welding certifications and specialized procedures such as passivation and pickle paste applications.
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Proven experience in industrial welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and mechanical maintenance.
- Ability to read and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering standards.
- Proficiency with TIG, MIG, SMAW, gas cutting equipment, and related welding tools.
- Strong working knowledge of piping systems, valves, and mechanical equipment.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and gauges.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Solid mathematical skills, including shop math, fractions, and angle calculations.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required welding certifications, including ASME certifications as applicable.
- Must have at least 5 years industrial or commercial experience in a related field, an apprenticeship in welding/pipefitting, or military training in a related field. Good communication skills (oral and written), and some computer knowledge to work with a computer management system are needed.
Position Details
- Shift: Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm
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)](https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)
* 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](http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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.
The base pay for this position is
$20.85 – $41.75/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Casa Grande : Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment
