Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift

Posted:
4/15/2026, 4:31:27 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Manufactures products in an FDA regulated environment. May operate basic equipment for reagent filling, packaging, and
glassware preparation.
 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operates a variety of basic production equipment in order to complete assigned work orders and meet scheduled production requirements.
• Works as a member of the manufacturing team to fill reagent vials, and assemble kits and/or operate service center equipment.
• Inspects finished product to ensure basic quality criteria are met.
• Responsible for documenting work that is performed.
• Accountable for:

a) Learning basic manufacturing operations and demonstrating the ability to work in an FDA regulated environment in a timely manner.

b) Executing assigned work activities accurately and completely.

c) Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner.

d) Working safely and in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. e)Understanding job training requirements and ensuring that training is conducted on time.

f) Identifying product defects when they exist.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level Major/Field of Study or Equivalent
High School Diploma / GED 3 An equivalent combination of education and work experience
Associates degree or lab experience highly preferred.
Experience/Background
Experience Experience Details
Some 0-2 years related work experience.
Must be proficient navigating through the Microsoft operating system. Must have basic math skills.Must have communication skills that include the ability to speak, read, and write with the english language. Must display good documentation skills.

     

The base pay for this position is

$16.85 – $33.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

AMD Molecular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Des Plaines : DP01

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

2Nd Shift (United States Of America)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical