Incoming Quality Technician I

Abbott Laboratories • Irving, TX

3d • $17 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Irving, Texas location is hiring an Incoming Quality Technician I. Under general supervision, this role performs inbound material inspections and tests to evaluate product and service precision and accuracy. Inspection approval verifies that materials and services meet existing requirements, standard operating procedures, Abbott quality-system requirements, applicable government regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of work experience performing incoming dimensional inspections; a bachelor’s degree or technical diploma may be substituted for experience, though it is preferred rather than required.
• Ability to perform the described inspection work and follow applicable procedures and quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a Quality setting or regulated environment, and/or prior quality-inspection skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding and application of shop mathematics.
• General knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret procedural requirements.
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and testing operations while following Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices for receiving and inspection.
• Perform duties in accordance with Abbott Global and Technical standards and Abbott Quality System requirements; ensure parts meet requirements before going to manufacturing or directly to customers.
• Complete Tier 1 inspections according to inspection plans and drawings, including routine manual and visual inspections using tools such as calipers, gauges, and rulers; may operate higher-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 nonconforming or potentially nonconforming materials or processes, including completing paperwork and system transactions and applying 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; apply existing methods to known situations and refer more complex problems to supervisors or senior Quality personnel.
• Support company initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with FDA regulations, ISO or other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures, policies, and equipment requirements.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit for pursuing 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