Abbott
Healthcare
ExtrusionTechnicianII
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“Extrusion Technician II at Abbott. Skills: Extrusion operations, Process troubleshooting, Continuous improvement. Establish process parameters. Perform engineering run”
What You'll Achieve.
Scrap reduction; Cycle time reduction; Setup reduction
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot basic processing errors; Diagnose processing errors
Continuous standing, Continuous walking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years extrusion experience, Experience in GMP, Proficient computer experience
Nice to Have
2 year technical degree, Medical Device industry experience
What You'll Do.
Establish process parameters
Perform engineering run
Elevate productivity concerns
Elevate quality concerns
Order production tooling
Contact outside resources
Mentor entry level technicians
Provide support to peers
Establish working relationship
Perform extruder tear down
Perform extruder set-ups
Perform co-extruder tear down
Perform co-extruder set-ups
Understand part prints
Understand documentation
Fill out documentation
Perform manufacturing parts inspection
Use quality equipment
Diagnose processing errors
Troubleshoot processing errors
Understand material properties
Perform basic maintenance
Perform maintenance on extruders
Perform maintenance on auxiliary equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operators; Group lead; Department support; Manufacturing engineer; Quality engineer
Full Job Description
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. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Extrusion Tech 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, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. 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. As the Extrusion Technician II, you will be responsible for providing manufact
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