Machinist

Abbott Laboratories-posted 11 months ago

$23 - $46/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Temecula, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Vascular division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. The Machinist collaborates closely with engineers to provide expertise in the design and manufacture of precision, hard-form, three-dimensional representations of R&D ideas or concepts. Sets up and operates various manual and automatic machines in a safe and efficient manner to produce parts requested by customers.

Reviews job packages received from lead or supervisor by reading and interpreting blueprints sketches or drawings to identify potential design impracticalities and begin to develop production process.
Recognizes problems relative to unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and impractical design to aid engineers in producing the part of highest quality.
Communicates design-related concerns and issues to engineers and suggest alternate production methods, materials, or cuts that may be more feasible, but still fulfill the functionality requirements.
Determines sequence of operation, number and type of cuts required, and method of set-up that will produce the desired end product.
Programs blueprint specifications graphically in Mastercam system to prepare complex designs for machining process.
Procures requested material, cuts, and trims to workable size in preparation for machining.
Prepares parts for machining by choosing appropriate drills and/or end mills to produce requested design and adjusting existing vice equipment or building jigs to secure part in place.
Programs the Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM), Anilam computer and CNC milling machines by entering part dimensions, tolerance, and required cuts into system to produce required design.
Operates a variety of manual and automatic machines (e.g., mills, lathes, CNCs, grinders, EDMs, presses, saws, drills) to shape parts as outlined in the blueprints or CAD system.
Troubleshoots problems with production process and develops on the spot and long-term solutions to process and functionality obstacles.
Communicates with engineers as needed throughout machining process to discuss necessary changes and improvements to part design and production.
Monitors parts throughout the production process by visually observing cuts and by measuring them using specified measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, scales, rulers, protractors, calipers, comparator, toolmakers microscope, calculators) and by referencing blueprints to ensure that they meet all blueprint specifications.
Cleans and polishes final products using appropriate machinery, or hand finishing, to ensure that the cosmetic aspect of the products meet specifications as outlined in the prints.
Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
Utilizes/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems.
Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures.
Assists in the design, development, evaluation or modification of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans.
Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods.

Associate's degree or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence.
Requires 4 years of related experience.
Familiar with calipers, micrometers, depth gauges.
Experience operating a manual milling machine.
Know how to read engineering drawings or blueprints.

Medical Device Experience
Programming blueprints

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.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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