Extrusion Tech 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.

Extrusion Technician II

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.

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As an Extrusion Technician II, you will be 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.

This position is 2nd shift:
Monday‑Thursday 3:15pm‑1:45am.

• Perform assembly and testing of electronic components and assemblies.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions. Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages.
• Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance.
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.
• Ability to make critical decisions and judgments with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshooting skills, including interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, active participation, active listening, interpreting, cooperation and flexibility to allow for a successful self‑managed team.
• Must be able to clearly communicate ideas, problems and solutions to all levels of manufacturing management in both written and oral form.
• Positively represent the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information – follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives in order to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics.
• Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment to maximize efficiency, minimize accidents to enhance longer life of equipment and tools.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure traveller and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable, and quality issues can be addressed to ensure the quality of all products.
• Is cross‑trained in multiple areas/processes.
• Identify, analyze, and implement manufacturing improvements (e.g., processes, yields, and productivity) – test/troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support process validation activities for continuing production and for new product introductions.
• Set‑up production processes using established procedures and processes.
• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• High School Diploma…