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Abbott; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a manufacturing associate to assemble simple and moderate components in a production environment following lean processes. Adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, and quality standards is mandatory.

You will read instructions, pack products, manage materials, and participate in continuous improvement to reduce costs and increase throughput. This role requires High School Diploma and offers on-site work in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electronic assembly experience preferred.
• Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work under supervision.
• Basic computer skills and reading production documents.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production instructions and drawings.
• Assemble and pack finished products, maintain material control.
• Engage in continuous improvement to improve quality and throughput.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow supervision

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Calibrated hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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:

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.
• 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.

Summary:

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 DO

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic assembly experience preferred.
• 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.

The base pay for this position is

$14.35 – $28.75/hour

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

JOB FAMILY

Manufacturing

DIVISION

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Yes

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), Work in a clean room environment

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

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com