Operator II - 1st Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Career development

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking an Operator II in the Structural Heart division. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine and repetitive assembly operations across casting, mechanical assembly, and packaging tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma, familiarity with microscopes, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. You’ll join a global leader that values career development, comprehensive benefits, and employee diversity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in medical device assembly preferred.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to lift up to ~25 pounds.
• Overtime availability required.
• Microscope experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs Casting/Coating functions.
• Performs Mechanical Assembly including kits, bonding, coating and processing.
• Performs Packaging functions for devices and accessories.
• May set up or use special test equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

English communication

Overtime readiness

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA in Electrical/Mechanical Tech

Tools

Microscope

Small tools & syringes

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.

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 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 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

• 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

• Performs Packaging Functions
• Kits, assembles, and packages devices and related accessories using applicable tools
• Locates and corrects problems using a microscope and applicable tools
• Reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy

• May set-up/utilize special test equipment

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 $15.55 – $31.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.