Manufacturing Technician I – 2nd Shift

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I – 2nd Shift

Location: 5050 Nathan Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55442

Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift: Monday – Thursday | 3:35 PM – 1:45 AM

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Technician I will support production operations by maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves working closely with engineers and production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and implement manufacturing process improvements
• Perform equipment maintenance and support production line operations
• Develop and maintain tooling and fixtures
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, including catheter-related defects
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and validation activities
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and reports
• Train production assemblers on processes and best practices
• Collaborate with engineers on minor projects and ongoing improvements
• Diagnose part and process-related issues and recommend solutions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, repair, or production support preferred
• Medical device assembly experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical aptitude
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Additional Information

• Initial training will be conducted on the 1st shift before transitioning to the 2nd shift
• The 2nd shift team includes technicians and engineers providing collaborative support 

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.