Operator I

abbott; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Irvine is seeking an Operator 1 who will perform routine assembly operations in the Electrophysiology division. The role involves ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining safety standards, and supporting production quality initiatives.

Candidates should have a high school degree and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers career advancement and health benefits. Evening shifts from Monday to Thursday are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work based on precedence.
• Ability to handle small components.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine assembly operations.
• Maintain accurate records of production.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school degree 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Operator 1

Divisional Information

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

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 year.
• 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 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 Irvine location in the electrophysiology division (EP).

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.
• 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, and 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.

Shift

Monday – Thursday, 3:45 pm – 2:00 am with potential overtime.

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 Abbott Electrophysiology Overview: https://youtu.be/DO8fNACW9nI

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

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

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law. English link: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf. Espanol link: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf.

The base pay for this position is $15.05 – $30.05/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.