Abb
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Pinetops, North Carolina, United States of America
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
NLPSolidWorksOSHALean Manufacturing
About the role
- Train operators, maintenance personnel, and indirect staff during process changes or new equipment startups.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Responsibilities
- In this role as a Continuous Improvement Mechanical Technician, you will drive improvements in production of Instrument Transformers and Indoor & Outdoor products production in ELDS in Pinetops, North Carolina, USA.
- Collaborate with operators and team members to translate improvement ideas into safe, effective, and durable working solutions.
- Lead or support Kaizen with a focus on layout optimization, workstation design, tooling improvements, ergonomic enhancements, and material/production flow.
- Provide hands‑on build, set‑up, and commissioning of new or improved equipment, fixtures, and processes.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including CAD models, mechanical or electrical drawings, work instructions, and training materials.
- Strong hands‑on capability to design, build, wire, assemble, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
- Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Technology (or related field).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in fabrication, electromechanical design, maintenance, machining, welding, integration, or related technical fields.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and experience with 3D printing for prototyping.
Skills
- High attention to detail, willingness to learn new technologies, and strong problem‑solving mindset.
Compensation
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Benefits
- ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
- Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
- Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid.
- Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Company info
- You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter.
Equal opportunity
- ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
- 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
- Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
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