Operator II

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 Minnetonka, MN, location in the Cardiac Rhythm Technologies (CRM) division. 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.
Main Purpose of Role
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, 4:45 am – 3:15 pm 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
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