Machinist II

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Machinist II 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 student debt program, and FreeU 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 Woodridge St. Paul, MN, in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

As the Machinist II, you are responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating standards and special types of machines to perform diversified machining operations on work having close tolerance and finish specifications. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Performs assignments of moderate complexity. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations, usually referring to more complex problems to supervisors orsenior-level personnel within the organization.

What You'll Work On

When not predetermined or prescribed, plans operational sequences, select tooling, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, attachments, work supports, etc., to suit work and material characteristics for setups.

Positions align and secure work between centers, on table or bed of machine using care to block and support parts to avoid distortion or tool deflection affecting dimensional specifications; orients tool to reference point and correlates integral table or tool head calibrating devices to the different steps of dimensionally related machining locations and cutting conditions.

May grind or prescribe grind for special and standard tooling to compensate for material characteristics, variations, and cutting conditions.

Cleans and maintains machines as required.

Tools changes as required.

May set up/utilize special test equipment.

Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any technical difficulties that cannot be readily corrected

Support all Company initiatives identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Shift First shift, 5 8's; 6am to 2:30pm. Potential for overtime and weekend work (voluntary OT).

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related

Minimum 4 years of relevant manual and CNC machining experience

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate specialized and sophisticated machining equipment.

Requires the demonstrated ability to read moderately complex blueprints as well as the ability to use, operate and apply a range of precision inspection instruments and devices, e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and basic math skills.

Must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency in all process certifications

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred

Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment

Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects

Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines promptly

Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

What We Offer At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

A fast-paced work environment

where your safety is our priority

Production areas that are

clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

Financial security

through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

Health care and well-being programs

including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

Paid time off

401(k)

retirement savings with a generous company match

The stability of a company

with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $21.55 – $43.05 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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