Assembler II

Abbott • Temecula, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assembler II works under close supervision at Abbott’s Temecula, California location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. The role performs routine assignments using specified or standardized procedures, with work closely and continually reviewed. The position may involve assembly, welding, soldering, x-ray inspection, repair, and testing of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, and related medical device assemblies. Certain problems may be referred to a supervisor or more senior personnel.

The position may perform electronic assembly, casting and coating, mechanical assembly, and packaging functions. Work includes examining devices and components, locating and correcting defects, repairing units, and reviewing device documentation for completeness and accuracy. The role also supports Company initiatives and complies with quality and environmental management systems, FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, and Company procedures and policies.

The work takes place in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment that requires gowning to maintain a particle-free environment. Noise levels are low to moderate, with minor chemical exposure. The role uses production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscopes, and standard office equipment. Physical activity includes standing or sitting at a workstation, walking between workstations, frequent hand and arm use, finger dexterity, and occasional lifting of up to approximately 25 pounds. Regularly scheduled overtime is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically, six or more months of relevant training or experience in assembly of digital or analog circuitry, devices, components, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to use standard hand tools used in assembly of bio-instruments or bio-devices.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others, multitask, rotate through assigned work-group jobs as needed, and meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, and organizational skills, and familiarity with standard manufacturing and office equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including clear speech and demonstrated comprehension.
• Must successfully pass a reading-comprehension pre-employment examination.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies, and rules.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment, both as a team member and individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and follow-up skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Must work regularly scheduled overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business-unit model.
• Formal training in assembly techniques.
• Experience assembling manufactured items in a bio-instruments or bio-devices-related facility.
• Prior experience in an air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment requiring stringent environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld, solder, and x-ray medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Locate and correct problems by examining x-rays and visually inspecting parts.
• Repair and test units using computerized test equipment.
• Inspect medical devices and assemblies after molding to find bubbles, nicks, or excess epoxy; access and remove defects, patch or repair voids, and bake parts to cure epoxy patches.
• Kit, assemble, bond, coat, and process medical devices and related parts; inspect and correct devices and components using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Kit, assemble, and package devices and related accessories; locate and correct problems and review device documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Set up or use special test equipment as needed.
• Notify the supervisor when supplies or materials need replenishment and when production difficulties cannot readily be corrected.
• Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.
• Support Company initiatives and comply with quality management, environmental management, FDA, regulatory, and Company requirements.
• Maintain positive, cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED