Operator I

Abbott Laboratories; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Liberty, SC, is seeking a diligent Electronics Assembler for the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. You will perform electronic assembly, casting/coating, mechanical assembly and packaging of medical devices, adhering to precise quality standards and regulatory requirements.

You will work in a clean-room environment, with gowning and safety protocols. The role requires strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow production documents while using microscopes and precision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electronic assembly experience preferred.
• Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude needed.
• Willingness to train under supervision and progress to moderate supervision.
• Basic computer skills required.
• GMP/ISO knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read production documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld, solder and x-ray medical devices and parts using microscopes and tools.
• Inspect and patch devices; use test equipment to verify performance.
• KIt, assemble, bond coats and process devices and parts; set up equipment as needed.
• Package devices and verify documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain clean-room environment and adhere to gowning procedures.
• Support quality management systems and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Hand-eye skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Reading production documents

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Benefits

• 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.

Job Opportunity

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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 documents and drawings to complete tasks

Work Conditions

Works in a clean-room environment; requires gowning attire.

Pay & Location

• Base pay: $12.70 – $25.40/hour
• In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
• JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
• DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
• LOCATION: United States > Liberty : 253 Financial Blvd.
• ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes
• 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 environment

Equal Opportunity

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

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Company About

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.