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:

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

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.

Hours: 3:00PM- 1:30AM or 4:00PM-2:30AM (4, 10-hour shifts)

What You’ll Work On

• Perform preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, safety checks, installations, and equipment modifications.

• Troubleshoot, repair, tear down, inspect, and rebuild a wide range of industrial and production equipment.

• Diagnose and correct PLC, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues.

• Conduct daily tooling and equipment setups; complete equipment changes or modifications and install custom accessories for production.

• Perform visual inspections, support 5S, and work effectively in a controlled environment.

• Record all maintenance and repair activities and requisition spare parts, inventory items, and emergency repair materials.

• Utilize hand tools, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, multimeters, and other measurement tools.

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and verbal/written procedures.

• Identify when external service is required and coordinate repairs with vendors.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

• Train technicians on new or updated maintenance procedures and respond to technical questions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Two-year technical vocational training and/or military experience.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience.

Knowledge of and skill in repairing industrial machines.

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 Twitter @Abbott News.

The base pay for this position is

$23.55 – $47.15/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance:

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 sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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