Abbott

Molding Technician I

United States - Minnesota - Minnetonka Full time
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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

For years, Abbott’s Medical Devices businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine finger sticks. 

This position is responsible for the production of high quality medical device hardware and systems.  This position includes detailed assembly and testing of various electronic components and finished devices in a controlled manufacturing environment.

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 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

  • Establish an effective working relationship with operators, group lead, and department support
  • Perform all tear down and set-ups for presses.
  • Achieve and maintain  presses with established cycle time and process parameters
  • Read and understand tooling prints, part prints, processes and documentation
  • Fill out documentation correctly
  • Perform accurate manufacturing parts inspection
  • Effectively use quality equipment such as gauges, tooling scope, micrometer, ruler, etc.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot basic processing errors such as O.D, I.D., ovality, concentricity, FM, and etc.
  • Understand material properties and effect it has on quality and the process
  • Perform basic maintenance on extruders and auxiliary equipment such as driers, melt filter, blow off table, cutters, pullers, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 2 year technical degree preferred
  • Prefer 1-5 years experience, preferably in medical device industry
  • Demonstrated experience in extrusion, tooling, troubleshooting equipment, and performing machine and process set-ups
  • Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments preferred
  • Proficient computer, data analysis and report writing skills

The base pay for this position is

$19.35 – $38.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14901 DeVeau Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf