Technician II, Manufacturing - 1st Shift at Abbott

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Work effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Innovative and resourceful, with ability to work with minimal direction
Support Company initiatives, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and regulatory requirements including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
Comply with Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Availability for 1st Shift: Mon - Thurs, approximately 5:00AM – 3:30PM

Responsibilities

Front line process technician supporting Operations team
Support products including new production equipment, process improvements, cost reductions, and new product introductions
Apply lean manufacturing processes, techniques, and best practices; coach assemblers
Instruct production personnel in 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 in yield improvements
Assist maintenance team to ensure continuous operation of production equipment
Assist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality, or process issues
Perform scrap dissection and support root cause investigations
Summarize information to communicate across shifts and with other functional areas

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ManufacturingEquipment TroubleshootingProcess InvestigationAssembly SupportMedical Device ProductionProcess Technician

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott offers career development opportunities, free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position working out of the Minnetonka MN location on the 1st shift.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves working as a front line process technician supporting the Operations team, troubleshooting equipment, investigating process issues, implementing lean manufacturing practices, instructing production personnel, recommending process improvements, interpreting test data, and assisting maintenance for continuous production.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, and living a full life, while being recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technician II role?

Strong candidates will have experience as a process technician in manufacturing, particularly in medical devices, with skills in lean manufacturing, troubleshooting equipment, process improvements, and supporting production teams on new product launches.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees