Extrusion Technician II - 1st shift

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.

Join Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division, where we are advancing the treatment of heart disease through cutting-edge technologies designed to treat atrial fibrillation. Our innovations help patients restore their health and improve quality of life.

We are seeking a skilled Extrusion Technician II to support our manufacturing and engineering extrusion operations. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on extrusion experience who are passionate about precision, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device environment.

As an Extrusion Technician II, you will play a critical role in supporting production, process development, and equipment performance:

• Establish and optimize process parameters for new, experimental, and R&D extrusion runs
• Execute engineering builds, including IQ, OQ, and PQ validations
• Perform full machine setups and tear-downs for single and co-extrusion lines
• Maintain cycle times and process controls to meet production goals

• Operate and maintain extrusion equipment used to produce precision tubing (including single- and multi-lumen designs)
• Understand how material properties (e.g., thermoplastics) impact extrusion performance and product quality
• Monitor and adjust key process variables such as temperature, pressure, and line speed

• Diagnose and troubleshoot extrusion defects such as:
  • Outer Diameter (OD) / Inner Diameter (ID) variation
  • Ovality, concentricity, and flow marks
• Perform detailed inspections using gauges, micrometers, scopes, and other measurement tools
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately in compliance with GMP

• Drive initiatives such as scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and setup optimization
• Escalate quality or productivity concerns to engineering or quality teams
• Support ordering and maintenance of tooling and supplies
• Mentor entry-level technicians and collaborate cross-functionally with operators and leadership

• Perform basic maintenance on extrusion lines and auxiliary systems including dryers, cutters, pullers, and melt filters

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of hands-on extrusion experience, including:
  • Machine setup and tear-down
  • Tooling and die setup
  • Process troubleshooting and optimization
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer proficiency

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Familiarity with multi-lumen tubing extrusion (e.g., single vs. double lumen applications for medical use)