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. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** + When not predetermined or prescribed, plans operational sequences, selects tooling, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, attachments, work supports, etc., to suit work and material characteristics for setups. + Positions, aligns, and secures work between centers, on table or bed of machine using care to block and support parts to avoid distortion or tool deflection affecting dimensional specifications; orients tool to reference point and correlates integral table or tool head calibrating devices to the different steps of dimensionally related machining locations and cutting conditions. + May grind or prescribe grind for special and standard tooling to compensate for material characteristics, variations, and cutting conditions. + Cleans and maintains machines and sharpens tools as required. + Performs heat treating procedures as required. + May set up/utilize special test equipment. + Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any technical difficulties that cannot be readily corrected. + Supports 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. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Ability to work 2nd Shift: 4 days a week, 10 hours a day on** **weekdays: Monday through Thursday** **Education** + Associate's Degree (±13 years)In Mechanical Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience in biomedical field is desired. + High School Diploma / GED **Experience/Background** + 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 gauges, 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 a 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. + **Minimum 4 years** relevant manual and CNC machining experience. The base pay for this position is $18.65 – $37.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com