Operator 1

Abbott; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Liberty, SC seeks personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management production line. The role involves assembling, inspecting, and testing medical devices in a clean-room environment.

You'll work with precision tools, support quality management systems, and follow GMP/ISO standards. This on-site position requires good manual dexterity, the ability to stand for long periods, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in electronic assembly preferred.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Able to follow GMP/ISO requirements and procedures.
• Basic computer / documentation skills to read production docs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld, solder and x-ray medical devices using microscopes and tools.
• Inspect parts and assemblies; locate and correct problems via visual inspection and x‑rays.
• Test units with computerized equipment and keep accurate records.
• Perform casting/coating: inspect after molding, patch voids, and cure epoxy patches.
• Package devices and verify documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Notify supervisor when materials are low and escalate production issues.
• Adhere to FDA, GMP, ISO standards and environmental procedures.
• Operate production equipment and basic office tools; maintain clean-room protocols.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work with supervision

Basic computer skills

GMP/ISO knowledge

Read production docs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Liberty, SC location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.

What You'll Work On

• Performs Electronic Assembly functions: Assembles, welds, solders and x-rays medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools; Locates and corrects problems by examining x-rays and performing visual inspection of parts; Repairs and tests units using computerized test equipment.
• Performs Casting/Coating functions: Examines medical devices and related assemblies after molding operations to locate bubbles, nicks and/or excess epoxy; Utilizes small drills, reamers, taps and knives to access bubbles and remove excess epoxy; Patches and repairs bubbles or voids using syringes and small tools; bakes parts to cure epoxy patches.
• Performs Mechanical Assembly functions: Kits, assembles, bonds coats and processes medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools; Locates and corrects problems by examining devices and components and visually inspecting parts/assemblies; Repairs and corrects devices and related components using microscopes and applicable tools.
• May set-up/utilize special test equipment.
• Performs Packaging Functions: Kits, assembles and packages devices and related accessories using applicable tools; Locates and corrects problems using microscope and applicable tools; Reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
• Performs other related duties as directed or assigned.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Works with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments. Also uses standard office equipment such as telephone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.
• Works in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment; requires gowning attire to maintain a particle free environment. Low to moderate noise level. Minor exposure to chemicals. May work at a desk or workstation.
• Activities require a significant amount of time standing and/or sitting at a workstation, walking to and from different workstations, and in interaction with other assembly, inspection, engineering and production personnel. Significant use of hands and arms plus finger dexterity to lift, hold, insert, reach, point and otherwise use and operate instruments, devices and equipment, plus good eye-hand coordination. Use of voice and hearing are important in discussions with other co-workers. Requires clear vision (correctable) in reading instruments and devices, plus reading of blueprints, specifications, operation sheets/procedures, and related production documents. May on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

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 do