Senior Extrusion Tech - 2nd shift

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe work environment

Clean, well-lit facilities

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Health care and well-being programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN seeks a Senior Extrusion Technician for the 2nd shift to support extrusion operations in a regulated medical device environment. You will optimize process parameters, run IQ/OQ/PQ validations, and perform machine setups for single and co-extrusion lines to meet production goals.

The role requires strong extrusion experience, mechanical aptitude, and GMP knowledge. You will contribute to continuous improvement, mentor entry-level technicians, and maintain documentation in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on extrusion experience, including machine setup and tear-down.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize process parameters for new, experimental, and R&D extrusion runs.
• Execute engineering builds, including IQ, OQ, and PQ validations.
• Perform full machine setups and tear-downs for single and co-extrusion lines.
• Maintain cycle times and process controls to meet production goals.
• Operate and maintain extrusion equipment producing precision tubing and monitor material properties impact on quality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot extrusion defects and ensure GMP-compliant documentation.

Skills

Extrusion experience

GMP experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Micrometers

Scopes

Job description

• Outer Diameter (OD) / Inner Diameter (ID) variation

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Extrusion Tech - 2nd shift

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

We are seeking a skilled Senior Extrusion Technician to support our manufacturing and engineering extrusion operations, on 2nd shift, for our electrophysiology medical device group in Plymouth, MN. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on extrusion experience who are passionate about precision, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device environment. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You’ll Work On

Process & Production Support

• Establish and optimize process parameters for new, experimental, and R&D extrusion runs


• Execute engineering builds, including IQ, OQ, and PQ validations


• Perform full machine setups and tear-downs for single and co-extrusion lines


• Maintain cycle times and process controls to meet production goals

Extrusion Expertise

• Operate and maintain extrusion equipment used to produce precision tubing (including single- and multi-lumen designs)


• Understand how material properties (e.g., thermoplastics) impact extrusion performance and product quality


• Monitor and adjust key process variables such as temperature, pressure, and line speed

Quality & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and troubleshoot extrusion defects such as :




• Outer Diameter (OD) / Inner Diameter (ID) variation


• Ovality, concentricity, and flow marks




• Perform detailed inspections using gauges, micrometers, scopes, and other measurement tools


• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately in compliance with GMP

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Drive initiatives such as scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and setup optimization


• Escalate quality or productivity concerns to engineering or quality teams


• Support ordering and maintenance of tooling and supplies


• Mentor entry-level technicians and collaborate cross-functionally with operators and leadership

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform basic maintenance on extrusion lines and auxiliary systems including dryers, cutters, pullers, and melt filters

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 5+ years of hands-on extrusion experience, including :




• Machine setup and tear-down


• Process troubleshooting and optimization




• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment


• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills


• Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree


• Experience in the medical device industry


• Familiarity with multi-lumen tubing extrusion (e.g., single vs. double lumen applications for medical use)

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

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $23.55 – $47.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.