Incoming Quality Technician I

Abbott • Irving, TX

10d • $17 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Irving, Texas location is hiring an Incoming Quality Technician I. Under general supervision, this position performs inbound material inspections and tests to evaluate the precision and accuracy of products and services. Inspection approvals confirm that materials and services meet applicable requirements, standard operating procedures, Abbott quality-system requirements, government regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Inadequate performance may lead to regulatory noncompliance, typically isolated to individual supplier lots.

The technician supports manufacturing and testing operations by inspecting incoming parts for use on the manufacturing floor or direct delivery to customers. The role involves routine manual and visual inspections, dimensional testing, documentation, supplier-lot disposition, and support for quality data analysis. Work is performed in accordance with Abbott standards and applicable quality, regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of work experience performing incoming dimensional inspections; a bachelor’s degree or technical diploma may substitute for experience, but is preferred rather than required.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret procedural requirements.
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding and application of shop mathematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• General knowledge of Microsoft products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma, as an alternative to work experience.
• Previous experience in a Quality setting or regulated environment.
• Previous skills performing quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and testing operations in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for receiving and inspection.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Abbott Global and Technical standards and Quality System requirements, ensuring parts meet requirements before use in manufacturing or delivery to customers.
• Complete Tier 1 inspections according to inspection plans and drawings, using hand tools such as calipers, gauges, and rulers, as well as visual inspection; may operate upper-level instrumentation.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of cable harness assemblies and printed circuit board assemblies.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, filing systems, and documentation in accordance with quality and GMP regulations.
• Accept or reject supplier lots based on inspection results.
• Document nonconformance or suspected nonconformance, complete required paperwork and system transactions, and apply the required stamp, sign-off, or signature.
• Initiate discrepant material reports.
• Assist with gathering, analyzing, and trending data.
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Take initiative to complete work accurately and fully, applying established methods to familiar situations and referring more complex problems to a supervisor or senior Quality personnel.
• Support company initiatives and requirements relating to Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulations.
• Comply with FDA regulations, ISO or other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures, equipment requirements, policies, and department-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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