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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 location in the Structural Heart division. Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist. 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.

Hours for this position are 7:00am-3:30pm, have the ability to be flexible with hours if needed.

As the Machinist II - Swiss Machining, you'll have the chance to set up, adjust, and operate CNC Turning Machines to perform diversified machining operations on work having close tolerance and finish specifications. 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.

• Positions, aligns and secures work between centers, edits or creates CNC programs as work flow 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.

• Performs a variety of turning, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerance.

• 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) Turning machines/lathes.

• 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.

• CAM experience preferred.

• Swiss turning machine experience a plus.

• 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.

• 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.

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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