Extrusion Technician II - 1st shift

Extrusion Technician 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program, and 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.

Extrusion Technician II Electrophysiology

Location: Plymouth, MN

Shift: 1st Shift (4 x 10-hour days, MondayThursday)

The Opportunity

Join Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) division, where we are advancing the treatment of heart disease through cutting-edge technologies designed to treat atrial fibrillation. Our innovations help patients restore their health and improve quality of life.

We are seeking a skilled Extrusion Technician II to support our manufacturing and engineering extrusion operations. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on extrusion experience who are passionate about precision, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device environment.

What You'll Work On

As an Extrusion Technician II, you will play a critical role in supporting production, process development, and equipment performance:

Process & Production Support

• Establish and optimize process parameters for new, experimental, and R&D extrusion runs
• Execute engineering builds, including IQ, OQ, and PQ validations
• Perform full machine setups and tear-downs for single and co-extrusion lines
• Maintain cycle times and process controls to meet production goals

Extrusion Expertise

• Operate and maintain extrusion equipment used to produce precision tubing (including single- and multi-lumen designs)
• Understand how material properties (e.g., thermoplastics) impact extrusion performance and product quality
• Monitor and adjust key process variables such as temperature, pressure, and line speed

Quality & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and troubleshoot extrusion defects such as:
• Outer Diameter (OD) / Inner Diameter (ID) variation
• Ovality, concentricity, and flow marks
• Perform detailed inspections using gauges, micrometers, scopes, and other measurement tools
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately in compliance with GMP

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Drive initiatives such as scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and setup optimization
• Escalate quality or productivity concerns to engineering or quality teams
• Support ordering and maintenance of tooling and supplies
• Mentor entry-level technicians and collaborate cross-functionally with operators and leadership

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform basic maintenance on extrusion lines and auxiliary systems including dryers, cutters, pullers, and melt filters

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of hands-on extrusion experience, including:
• Machine setup and tear-down
• Tooling and die setup
• Process troubleshooting and optimization
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Familiarity with multi-lumen tubing extrusion (e.g., single vs. double lumen applications for medical use)

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

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.