Operator I

Abbott Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an assembler at our Houston location within the Abbott Vascular Division. This role involves performing a variety of assembly operations, setting up and running automated machines, and inspecting and testing products per written instructions to ensure quality and compliance.

You will maintain proper documentation, train peers, and uphold safety standards, including proper hazardous waste handling and certifications.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written instructions for assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies.
• Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines.
• Assembles, repairs, inspects and tests products following written instructions.
• Records information on approved documents.
• Disposes hazardous waste per procedures.
• Trains other employees when necessary.
• Maintains certifications to remain in compliance.

Skills

Assembly operations

Machine operation

Documentation

Quality inspection

Education

H.S. diploma or equivalent

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.

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Houston, TX location in the Abbott Vascular Division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

What You'll Work On

• Performs a wide variety of electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies. Set up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines. May perform other tasks including, but not limited to; placing labels on packages, and putting data sheets with product.
• Assembles, repairs, inspect and/or test products following written instructions.. Set up and operates a variety of machines following written instructions.. Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures. Record information on approved documents. Dispose hazardous waste material on corresponding hazardous waste areas.. Resolve problems and make routine recommendations.. Train other employees when necessary.. Maintain all certifications required to remain in compliance.
• (Planning/Organization)Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritization of tasks.; 6. (Decision Making/Impact) Solves problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of well-defined procedures and practices.
• (Decision Making/Impact) Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

Follow 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.

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The base pay for this position is $13.65 - $27.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.