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 114,000 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 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.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN site in the Structural Heart division.
As Machinist II you will set up, adjust, and operate CNC Machines to perform diversified machining operations on work having close tolerance and finish specifications. This role could be CNC Lathe, VMC Mill, or a hybrid of both, depending on qualifications. You will take initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. You will perform complex assignments and apply existing work methods to different known situations. You will solve problems involve recurring, routine situations and may refer more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel within organization.
What You’ll Work On
- Plans operational sequences, selects tooling, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, attachments, work supports, etc., to suit work and material characteristics for setups.
- Program, run, and inspect your own parts.
- Positions, aligns and secures work, edits or creates CNC programs as workflow dictates.
- Calculate and sets machine controls to position tools in relationship to workpiece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
- Assembles cutting tools in tool holder and positions tool holders in machine magazines.
- Verifies that machine setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding operating sketches and customer prints.
- Cleans and maintains machines and replaces tools as required.
- May set-up/utilize special inspection equipment.
- Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any technical difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
- Support all Company initiatives as 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 levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of machine shop experience including set up for manual and CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Machining Centers.
- Prior CNC Lathe or VMC experience is required.
- Experience setting up and operating specialized and sophisticated machining equipment.
- 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.
- Overtime is occasionally required in this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- AA degree in Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience in CNC machining is desired.
- Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
- MasterCAM experience 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.
- Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
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. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
The base pay for this position is $21.05 – $42.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
