Assembler I

1003 Abbott Laboratories; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement savings plan with high EMP

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Company recognized as great place to工作

Job summary

Abbott in Irving, TX is seeking an Assembler I to build simple and moderate assemblies in a lean production environment with guidance. You will read instructions, follow SOPs, and help ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include packing, labeling, GDP compliance, documenting device history records, and participating in continuous improvement with production teams. Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional overhead work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good hand-eye skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with close supervision during training and then with moderate supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferred.
• Ability to interpret and understand production documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Visual Manufacturing Instructions and production drawings.
• Pack finished products, kits, and subassemblies; conduct quality inspections.
• Maintain material control of critical parts and time-sensitive material.
• Use hand tools, fixtures, and cranes to assemble components.
• Document Device History Records per GDP and SOPs.
• Participate in continuous improvement with production teams and report issues.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Reading production documents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assembler I 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• 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.

The Opportunity

Our location in Irving, TX, currently has an opportunity for an Assembler I. With moderate supervisory direction, this position constructs simple and moderate assemblies and sub-assemblies within a production environment following a lean manufacturing process to achieve a daily build goal utilizing tools and troubleshooting methods to accomplish work.

Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs and Quality Standards are mandatory.

What You’ll Work On Reads, understands and interprets Visual Manufacturing Instructions (VMI), follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.

Responsible for packing finished products, kits, subassemblies and quality inspections.

Maintains material control of critical parts and time sensitive material.

Utilizes calibrated and non-calibrated hand tools and equipment to perform assembly builds.

Uses manufacturing aids, fixtures and cranes.

Accountable for labeling activities and workstation organization.

Complete documentation for Device History Records per Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and department SOP's.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives which include working with production teams to improve quality, reduce cost and increase throughput.

Communicates any process problems with peers, leads, supervisors and/or engineers.

Participate in on-the-job training for manufacturing processes, corporate policies, safety procedures, GMP, ISO Standards as defined by supervisor.

Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.

Work may be conducted within a controlled environment where ESD controls exist.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have good hand-eye skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work with close supervision when in training and then with moderate supervision once competent
• Basic computer skill knowledge
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferred
• Ability to interpret and understand production documents and drawings to complete tasks
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to handle and lift up to 25lbs as needed for specific job functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic assembly experience preferred

Salary

The base pay for this position is $14.85 – $29.65/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: CRDx Core Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Irving : LC-8 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

• Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists)
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
• Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis
• Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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

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