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Production Technician l (Sunday - Thursday) 10:30pm to 7:00am.

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Manufacturing

Posted Jun 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a Sunday through Thursday overnight shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. How have you handled night shifts before, and how do you stay sharp?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work overnight hours, which affects attendance and safety.

Tell me about a time you set up or ran a machine and something went wrong. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot equipment issues quickly and know when to call for help.

Describe a time you suggested an improvement at work. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they look for better ways to work, as the posting asks them to identify improvements.

How do you hand off to the next shift so they know exactly what happened overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate operational events clearly so problems do not get lost between shifts.

What would you do

You notice an encapsulation machine is running slightly out of its normal range, but product still looks fine. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report process drift right away instead of waiting for a visible problem.

You are asked to run a unit operation you have not been fully trained on. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to work outside their training even when the schedule is tight.

You see a coworker skip a step in the batch record. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up about compliance even when it is uncomfortable with a peer.

About the work

What does following GMP mean to you on a production line?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that procedures and documentation protect patients, not just pass audits.

What is OEE, and how can a technician on the line help improve it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how availability, speed and quality losses add up on a line.

Walk me through how you would clear a packaging line between products.

What they are checking: Whether they understand why line clearance prevents mix-ups that could reach patients.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

Purpose The Production Technician I executes manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, primary and secondary packaging with oversight by Supervision. Sets up equipment for routine processes. Identify and resolve performance related equipment issues in a timely and efficient manner while adhering to GMP guidelines and procedures to meet or exceed target OEE. Execute assigned jobs and maintains operating conditions within the desired range. Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Identifies opportunities for improvement throughout the operations and assists in the implementation of changes both in physical operations and written documents. Displays AbbVie behaviors. Responsibilities • Proficient in Team Member responsibilities or equivalent. Knowledgeable of basic jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards. • Work directly on the line while executing scheduling priorities, daily assignment, and production expectations for the day. Ability to proficiently operate multiple unit operations across the business. Monitor manufacturing process and communicate any issues that arise with appropriate resources. • Directly responsible for setting up, running, blowing, cleaning, and clearing equipment according to the BOP/Master batch record. • Minor troubleshooting on equipment and process related issues and performs repairs. Perform all in process quality checks accurately. • Trains colleagues on equipment and process for which they are a qualified trainer. • Demonstrates AbbVie behaviors – good attendance, teamwork, respectful communications, positive attitude. • Follow all Environmental Health and Safety procedures and guideline policies and participate in safety initiatives. • Complete batch record steps following ALCOA and GMP processes as needed. Maintain audit ready production area and adhere to all regulations and company policies. • High school diploma or GED required. • Technical certificate or degree preferred. • Previous general manufacturing experience required, preferably 2-3 years cGMP manufacturing (i.e. food, chemical, petrochemical, consumer products). • Strong technical aptitude. The ability to troubleshoot and communicate issues to the appropriate operations engineer and mechanical teams. • Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required. • A demonstrated understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures. • Demonstrated understanding of HMI controls, vision inspection systems, and product serialization systems. • Ability to train fellow technicians preferred. • Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO. • Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ 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.html

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