Assembler I

Abbott • Temecula, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life, with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. This Assembler I position is located in Temecula, CA, within the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular specializes in innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treating vascular disease. The role involves performing a combination of assembly, weld, x-ray, repair, and test operations on medical devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, and related assemblies. The work consists of routine assignments performed according to specified and/or standardized procedures, with close and continuous supervision. Complex problems may be escalated to a supervisor or more senior personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically six plus months of relevant training/experience in the assembly of digital/analog circuitry, devices, components or equivalent.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Must be able to use standard hand tools used in the assembly of bio-instruments/bio-devices.
• Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others.
• Must be able to multi-task and rotate through all jobs performed in the assigned work group as needed.
• Incumbents must also be able to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Incumbents are required to have demonstrated spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, organizational skills, and a familiarity with standard manufacturing/office equipment and procedures.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills.
• The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.
• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential.
• Must have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Some formal training in assembly techniques.
• Experience with assembling manufactured items in a bioinstruments/bio-devices related facility.
• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean room manufacturing environment requiring stringent environmental controls.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs Electronic Assembly functions: Assembles, welds, solders and x-rays medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools; Locates and corrects problems by examining x-rays and performing visual inspection of parts; Repairs and tests units using computerized test equipment.
• 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 microscope and applicable tools; Reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• May set-up/utilize special test equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
• Performs other related duties as directed or assigned.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• 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.
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees