Operator II - 1st Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Operator II for the Structural Heart business in Plymouth, MN. You will perform assembly, weld, x-ray, repair, and test operations on pacemakers and ICDs under supervision, following procedures with moderate complexity.

The role emphasizes quality documentation, safety, and teamwork within a manufacturing setting, with a Monday–Thursday shift and potential overtime. Abbott offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical or other regulated production environment.
• 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 sequencing and timing of different jobs.
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.
• Ability to make critical decisions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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, cooperation, and flexibility for a self-managed team.
• Communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to manufacturing management in writing and orally.
• Positively represent the company during tours and support company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety guidelines and use safety devices in all operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives to improve production processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Lean Manufacturing

Written/oral communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Electronic data collection

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operator II 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:

• 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 Plymouth, MN, location in the Structural Heart business. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

As an Operator, you’ll be working under general supervision in accordance with specific procedures and practices may perform a combination of assembly, weld, x-ray, repair, and test operations on pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, electronic systems, and related medical device assemblies. Performs routine assignments with detailed instructions. Follows general instructions for routine work and more detailed instructions for new or special activities. Performs assignments of moderate complexity; usually refers more complex problems to immediate supervisor, lead, or more senior level personnel from within the assigned department.

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, such as tours
• 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 to 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, 5:00am – 3:30pm, with potential overtime

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments
• 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

• Previous medical device, manufacturing, or assembly experience is helpful

Learn More About Abbott & Benefits

Learn More about Abbott 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.

The base pay for this position is $15.55 – $31.15/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
DIVISION: SH Structural Heart
LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N
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

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.

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