Maintenance Mechanic

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Mechanic

 

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Facilities and Maintenance Manager

 

The work model for the role is: onsite.

This role is contributing to the ABB Installation Products Caribe LLC, Vega Baja Puerto Rico, ELIP Division:

Your Responsibility:

 

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on custom assembly machines, production equipment, and other assigned plant assets in accordance with ABB procedures and safety requirements.

Diagnoses mechanical failures and restores equipment operation by repairing or replacing motors, bearings, couplings, joints, seals, belts, chains, and other machine components.

Inspects equipment for oil, air, water, and hydraulic leaks; identifies the source and performs repairs within assigned qualifications.

Lubricates, cleans, adjusts, aligns, and inspects moving components according to equipment specifications and preventive maintenance schedules.

Troubleshoots machine breakdowns, identifies root causes when possible, and communicates recurring failures or additional repair needs to the supervisor.

Performs basic electrical checks and troubleshooting of breakers, switches, sensors, connections, and motor related.

Applies Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), verifies zero-energy state, and follows ABB electrical safety procedures before servicing equipment.

Completes assigned preventive and corrective work orders in Fiix CMMS, recording work performed, findings, labor time, parts used, and follow-up actions accurately and on time.

Tests repair equipment, verify proper operation, guarding, and communicate equipment status before returning it to production.

Assists with equipment installation, relocation, adjustments, and general mechanical maintenance throughout the facility as assigned.
 

Your Background :

Associate Degree in Industrial Mechanics or Electricity, or formal technical education in Industrial Mechanics.

Forklift or aerial platform certification when required for assigned duties.

At least two years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience; experience with custom assembly or automated production equipment preferred.

Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

Ability to replace and align bearings, motors, couplings, joints, seals, belts, and other mechanical components.

Knowledge of lubrication, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, leak detection, and general industrial equipment maintenance.

Basic understanding of electrical components and safe troubleshooting practices within assigned qualifications.

Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and basic electrical schematics.

Ability to document preventive and corrective work orders in Fiix or another CMMS.

Knowledge of computer programs: Excel, Power Point, Word, email, etc., preferably.

Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, with reading and comprehension skills

Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

 

Why ABB?  

What's in it for you  

 We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. 

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. 

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. 

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-787-965-5600.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.