Senior Machinist

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.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Liberty, SC location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Senior Machinist will program, sets up, adjusts, and operates standard and special types of machine tools to perform diversified machining operations on work having close tolerance and finish specifications. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Performs assignments of moderate complexity. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel within organization.

Ability to work - Monday-Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

What You’ll Work On

• Program, setup and operate all machine shop equipment to produce standard and custom machined parts per required specifications.

• Proficient programming and run CNC’s & Wire EDM’s.

• Perform heat treating procedures as required.

• Use surface grinder to meet surface or flatness callouts.

• Perform preventative maintenance on all machine tools.

• Ability to prioritize work and balance workload of multiple projects.

• Mechanically inclined and adept at learning with a high level of initiative and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in groups.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and observe all EHS and other safety rules and procedures.

• Support and train lower-level shop personnel.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Associates Degree In Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience in biomedical field is desired OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 5 years Relevant manual and CNC machining experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate specialized and sophisticated machining equipment.

• Requires the demonstrated ability to read moderately complex blueprints as well as the ability to use, operate and apply a range of precision inspection instruments and devices, e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.

• Must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency in all process certifications.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word

• CAM Software’s – Virtual Gibs, PC FabCut

• CAD Software – Pro Engineer, Solid Works

• Die & Fixture Experience

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.