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:

Sr. Technician Line 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. 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

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

Perform preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, safety checks, repairs, installations, and modifications on production equipment.
Record all maintenance repair activity on production equipment and fixtures at the Minnetonka facility using CMMS.
Knowledge of and skill in repairing industrial machines
Knowledge of and experience in troubleshooting and repairing all production equipment
Recognize repair items that require outside service and arrange for repair
Knowledge of and experience in using small tools, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, multimeters, etc.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written procedures
Ability to read and understand drawings and electrical schematics
Knowledge of personal computer operations and skill in using software packages including Microsoft Office, Windchill, Infor EAM
Ability to respond to and answer/solve technical questions and problems
Tear down, inspect and rebuild production equipment
Assist with production line moves and update equipment records in CMMS
Ability to diagnose production test system and equipment problems and take the appropriate corrective action to repair
Assign and complete PM work orders to technicians and ensure an even distribution of PM work
Requisition needed items for inventory, spare parts and emergency repairs
Support 5S
Support all Company initiatives as 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 levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two-year technical vocational training and/or military experience.
Minimum 4 years' experience.
Knowledge of and skill in repairing industrial machines.

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The base pay for this position is

$27.65 – $55.35/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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