Operator 1

Abbott Laboratories; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,124,000 - 86,106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP medical plan

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA, seeks an Operator I to perform routine and repetitive assembly tasks under direct supervision within the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining traveler records, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring quality and compliance in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages.
• Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance.
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.
• Ability to make critical decisions and judgments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and repetitive assembly operations under direct supervision.
• Troubleshoot production issues and communicate findings to leadership.
• Maintain accurate traveler and quality documentation; ensure traceability of parts.
• Participate in continuous improvement/lean initiatives to improve processes and metrics.
• Follow safety guidelines and work in a clean room environment; support equipment maintenance.

Skills

Read procedures

Data collection systems

Prioritization

Small parts handling

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer software

Job description

## Operator 1Apply: United States - California - Sylmar: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 31162254Abbott 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 122,000 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 your 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 yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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**As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.**Main Purpose of Role**As an Operator I, you’ll work under direct supervision, performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.**What You’ll Work On*** Ensure that relevant job documentation for cell operations and functions is accurate and up to date* Troubleshooting skills* Interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, active participation, active listening, Interpreting, cooperation, and flexibility to allow for a successful self-managed team* Be able to clearly communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to all levels of manufacturing management in both written and oral form* Positively represent the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information* Positively represents and supports the company’s policies and procedures* Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers, such as tours* Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations* Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics* Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment to maximize efficiency, minimize accidents to enhance longer life of equipment and tools* Maintain accurate records to ensure traveler and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable, and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products* Demonstrates a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing.* Demonstrates a basic understanding of continuous improvement* Participate with the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager in setting and monitoring individual goals and cell performance metrics that continuously seek to improve the quality of operations* Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements**Required Qualifications*** Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions* Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages* Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance* Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts* Ability to make critical decisions and judgments with minimal supervision**Preferred Qualifications*** Prefer 6 months of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments* Previous medical device, manufacturing, or assembly experience is helpful* High school degree or equivalent preferred**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.**The base pay for this position is**$15.05 – $30.05/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Manufacturing## **DIVISION:**CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management## **LOCATION:**United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court## **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), Work in a clean room environmentAbbott 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf