Operator II - 1st Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as an Operator II, where you will play a crucial role in assembling life-saving medical devices. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative solutions for structural heart disease. With a focus on quality and safety, you will utilize specialized tools and adhere to strict protocols, ensuring the highest standards in manufacturing. The company promotes career growth and offers comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance in the medical device industry. Your contributions will directly impact patient lives, making this a fulfilling opportunity.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Debt Program

Education Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant training/experience in medical device assembly.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble catheters in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain clean room integrity and accurate documentation records.

Skills

Medical Device Assembly

Microscope Experience

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology

Tools

Small Hand Tools

Calibrated Instruments

Measuring Equipment

Microscopes

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Operator II

Divisional Information

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

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 St Paul-Woodridge, MN, location in the Structural Heart (SH) division.

Main Purpose of Role

As an Operator II, you’ll work under direct supervision, performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.

What You’ll Work On

• Assemble catheters in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.
• Utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments, measuring equipment, microscopes and test fixtures.
• Participate in meetings as requested. Work with peers, trainer, supervisor, and engineers to resolve line issues and suggest improvements.
• Maintain clean room integrity by using proper attire and adherence to clean room environment practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation records related to quality, work in progress, test results, and special projects.
• Adhere to and support general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, QSR and FDA regulations.
• Role is primarily responsible for Operational project planning implementation, valve process planning feedback, and manufacturing testing standards review and compliance.

Shift

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 am - 2:30 pm

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Typically, two plus years of relevant training/experience in medical device assembly
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills
• Must have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds
• The ability to work overtime is required
• Previous microscope experience is highly desired

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or comparable specialized training in and working knowledge of the manufacture of implantable medical devices or equivalent is desired.
• Five years or more of medical device or related assembly experience is preferred.

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$14.95 – $29.95/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota> St. Paul > Woodridge : 177 East County Rd B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

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)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