Manufacturing Technician I

Abbott · St. Paul · $19.35–$38.75/hr (stated in the posting)

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manufacturing Technician I

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.
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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Electrophysiology (EP) Tech Center location at St. Paul, MN. The hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Individuals in this role will support the Operations team as a Manufacturing Technician I, working closely with assemblers, troubleshooting equipment, and investigating process-related issues to support the manufacturing of EP products.

What You'll Work On

Front-line process technician supporting the Operations team.
Support products, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Learn manufacturing processes, techniques, and best practices while supporting the Operations team in coaching assemblers.
Instruct production personnel in the manufacturing and testing of product devices.
Recommend and implement process, tooling, and equipment changes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Interpret test data, analyze product performance, develop summaries, and assist with yield improvement activities.
Assist the maintenance team to ensure continuous operation of production equipment.
Assist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality, or process issues.
Perform scrap dissection and support investigations into potential root causes.
Summarize information and communicate effectively with production and cross-functional teams.

Individual Should

Be innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction.
Have excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Support all company initiatives and operate in compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Comply with FDA regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and task assignments while maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
1-4 years of manufacturing technician experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work effectively with assemblers and other non-technical personnel.
Ability to teach and coach others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Medical device manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

Location: Electrophysiology (EP) Tech Center, One St. Jude Medical Drive, St. Paul, MN 55117
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM (1st Shift)

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:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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