Machinist II

Abbott; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Machinist II to set up, adjust, and operate standard and special machines for close-tolerance parts in the Structural Heart division. You will plan sequences, select tooling, verify dimensions, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of manual and CNC machining experience, and ability to read blueprints and use precision inspection tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree in Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant manual and CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read moderately complex blueprints and use precision inspection instruments.

Responsibilities

• Plan operational sequences, select tooling, spindle speeds, feed rates, attachments, for setups.
• Position and secure work between centers or on machine table with proper alignment and support.
• Set up or adjust tooling; may grind or prescribe grind for tooling.
• Maintain machines and perform tool changes as required.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Trade school or military training

Tools

CNC machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Job description

Working at Abbott

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.

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 Woodridge St. Paul, MN, in the Structural Heart division. 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.

As the Machinist II, you are responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating standards and special types of machines 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 referring to more complex problems to supervisors or senior-level personnel within the organization.

What You'll Work On

• When not predetermined or prescribed, plans operational sequences, select tooling, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, attachments, work supports, etc., to suit work and material characteristics for setups.
• Positions align and secure 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 as required.
• Tools changes 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 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 employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Shift

First shift, 5 8's; 6am to 2:30pm. Potential for overtime and weekend work (voluntary OT).

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• AA degree in Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related
• Minimum 4 years of 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 communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization