Machinist II

Abbott Laboratories; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a skilled Machinist for their Sylmar, CA office. This role involves setting up and operating machine tools, ensuring precise machining operations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining and a commitment to quality and safety. Abbott offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Training and career development

Financial security through competitive compensation

Health care and well-being programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant manual and CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read moderately complex blueprints and use precision inspection instruments.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates standard and special types of machine tools.
• Cleans and maintains machines and sharpens tools as required.
• Complies with FDA regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height Gages

Job description

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.

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

This position will be located in our Sylmar, CA office.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Sets up, adjusts and operates standard and special types of machine tools to perform diversified machining operations on work having close tolerance and finish specifications. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Performs assignments of moderate complexity. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel within organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• When not predetermined or prescribed, 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, on table or bed of machine using care to block and support parts to avoid distortion or tool deflection affecting dimensional specifications; orients tool to reference point and correlates integral table or tool head calibrating devices to the different steps of dimensionally related machining locations and cutting conditions.

• May grind or prescribe grind for special and standard tooling to compensate for material characteristics, variations, and cutting conditions.

• Cleans and maintains machines and sharpens tools as required.

• Performs heat treating procedures as required.

• May set-up/utilize special test 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• High School Diploma / GED OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Associates Degree (± 13 years) In Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience in biomedical field is desired.

• Minimum 4 years

• Relevant manual and CNC machining experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate specialized and sophisticated machining equipment.

• Requires the 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.

• Must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency in all process certifications.

• 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.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.

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 (Include for Manufacturing roles only)

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)

• 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

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.