Technician I, Extrusion Tooling Maintenance

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Technician I Extrusion Tooling Maintenance 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbotts Electrophysiology (EP) business, were 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. As the Extrusion Tooling Maintenance Tech, you will be responsible for responsible for cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, and preparing extrusion tooling to ensure optimal performance and compliance with production standards. Support extrusion operations by ensuring tooling is in excellent condition and ready for scheduled runs. What Youll Work On Clean and Inspect Tooling: Perform routine cleaning and visual inspection of extrusion dies and components according to company procedures. Disassemble & Reassemble Tooling: Ensure proper assembly and disassembly of extrusion tooling Maintenance & Repair: Conduct preventive maintenance and minor repairs on extrusion tooling; polish dies, melt pumps, cross heads etc. Condition Monitoring: Identify wear, damage, or defects in tooling and report to Engineering; recommend replacements or enhancements. Inventory Management: Maintain tooling inventory system, including labeling and tracking. Collaboration: Work with production supervisors and toolmakers to resolve tooling-related issues and support continuous improvement. Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow all safety protocols. Documentation: Record maintenance activities and tooling condition in logs or CMMS systems. Order production tooling and supply items Contact outside resources when necessary, such as manufacturing engineer, quality engineer or other equipment support services Establish an effective working relationship with operators, group lead, and department support Read and understand tooling prints, part prints, processes and documentation Fill out documentation correctly Effectively use quality equipment such as gauges, tooling scope, micrometer, ruler, etc. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience with maintaining extrusion or molding tooling Proficient computer experience Preferred Qualifications 2-year technical degree preferred Medical Device industry experience preferred Apply Now 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on X @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $19.15 $38.35/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Wear ear plugs Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter