Operator II - 1st Shift

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Operator II to assemble, weld, test and service pacemaker and ICD components under general supervision, following defined procedures. You will maintain accurate records, support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and communicate clearly with manufacturing management.

A high school diploma and 2 years in a regulated production environment are required, with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years experience in a medical or regulated production environment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; follow verbal instructions and use data collection systems.
• Ability to prioritize work by sequencing and importance.
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.
• Ability to make critical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that job documentation for cell operations is accurate and up to date.
• Troubleshoot and communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to management.
• Represent the company during tours and communicate company policies.
• Maintain safety guidelines and use safety devices in all operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives to improve processes and metrics.
• Perform routine/preventative maintenance on equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain records to ensure traceability and quality compliance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and other regulatory initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

2+ years in regulated production environments

Ability to read and follow procedures

Prioritize work/sequencing

Handle small components

Decision making

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:

• 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 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 dec