Operator I

Abbott Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Career development

Job summary

Abbott Vascular in Houston, TX is seeking a manufacturing assembler to perform a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assembly tasks. The role involves setting up and operating automatic or semi-automatic machines, assembling and inspecting products, and maintaining tools per instructions.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers an hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Place labels on packages and insert data sheets with product information.
• Assemble, repair, inspect and test products following written instructions.
• Maintain tools and equipment per documented procedures.
• Record information on approved documents.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, 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.

The base pay for this position is $13.65 – $27.35/hour (In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.)

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: United States > Texas > Houston : 14740 Kirby Drive ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

Further Information

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.