Machinist II

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Machinist II to set up, adjust, and operate advanced machines for close-tolerance work in the Structural Heart division. You will plan sequences, select tooling, and maintain equipment while ensuring quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, using precision tools, and working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with potential overtime. Abbott offers career development and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Ability to read moderately complex blueprints and use precision inspection instruments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate machines for diversified machining operations.
• Plan operational sequences and select tooling to suit work and material characteristics.
• Maintain machines and perform tool changes as needed.
• Notify supervisor of supply needs and technical difficulties.
• Support Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance and meet deadlines.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AA degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Job description

Location United States - Minnesota - St. Paul Category Operations

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.

Machinist II

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, 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, selects 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.
• 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.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines promptly.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

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
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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 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.

The base pay for this position is $21.55 – $43.05 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind when we have interesting opportunities.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide reasonable workplace accommodations. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-0340or email [e-mail]. Abbott is committed to pay equity and transparency. Compensation is determined using objective, job-related, and gender-neutral criteria in compliance with applicable laws and local regulations.