Operator II

Abbott Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 46,849,000 - 93,556,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Irvine, CA, offers a manufacturing role in the Electrophysiology division. The position involves assembling and testing pacemakers, ICDs, leads, and related medical devices under general supervision with routine and some complex tasks.

You will use written procedures, participate in Lean initiatives, and maintain accurate quality records while ensuring safety and adherence to regulatory standards. The role is Monday–Friday, daytime with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in production, operations, or manufacturing.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions and use electronic data collection systems and computer software.
• Ability to prioritize work by 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 with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, weld, x-ray, repair, and test operations on pacemakers, ICDs, leads, electronics, and related medical device assemblies.
• Follow detailed instructions for routine and new/special activities.
• Maintain traveler and quality records; ensure parts are traceable and quality documented.
• Demonstrate Lean Manufacturing understanding and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support safety, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Reading procedures

Electronic data collection

Prioritization

Decision making

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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

Divisional Information

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business,we’readvancing 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’llalso 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 asa great placeto 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).

Work Shift

Monday – Friday, 5:00AM - 1:30PM with potential overtime

Main Purpose of Role

Working under general supervisionin accordance withspecific procedures and practices may performacombination of assembly, weld, x-ray, repair, and test operations on pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, electronic systems, and related medical device assemblies.Performsroutine assignments with detailed instructions. Follows general instructions for routine work and more detailed instructions for new or special activities. Performs assignments of moderatecomplexity; usually refers more complex problems to immediate supervisor, lead, or more senior level personnel from within the assigned department.

WhatYou’llWork On

• Ensure that relevant job documentation for cell operations and functions isaccurateand 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 bydemonstratingtechniques and sharingappropriate information
• Positivelyrepresentsand supports the company’s policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers, such as tours
• Follow safety guidelines andutilizeappropriate safetydevices 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 to enhance longer life of equipment and tools
• Maintainaccuraterecords to ensure traveler and quality documents areaccurate, 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 andmonitoringindividual goals and cell performance metrics that continuouslyseekto improve the quality of operations
• Support all Divisional initiatives asidentifiedby divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a production, operations, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read,comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions - Understanding of and ability toutilizeelectronic data collection systems and computer software packages
• Ability to prioritize work bydeterminingthe 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

• Previousmedical device or regulated industry experience preferred

Learn More aboutAbbott 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

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 $16.35 – $32.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.