Manufacturing Technician 1

Abbott • Des Plaines, IL

2d • $17 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity Abbott Molecular Our Des Plaines, IL site has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician I - within its Manufacturing Operations Unit. 1st Shift: 6am -2:30pm What You'll Do: Operates a variety of basic production equipment in order to complete assigned work orders and meet scheduled production requirements. Works as a member of the manufacturing team to fill reagent vials, and assemble kits and/or operate service center equipment. Inspects finished product to ensure basic quality criteria are met. Responsible for documenting work that is performed. Learning basic manufacturing operations and demonstrating the ability to work in an FDA regulated environment in a timely manner. Executing assigned work activities accurately and completely. Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner. Working safely and in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Understanding job training requirements and ensuring that training is conducted on time. Identifying product defects when they exist.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be proficient navigating through the Microsoft operating system.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have communication skills that include the ability to speak, read, and write with the English language.
• Must display good documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or lab experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of basic production equipment in order to complete assigned work orders and meet scheduled production requirements.
• Works as a member of the manufacturing team to fill reagent vials, and assemble kits and/or operate service center equipment.
• Inspects finished product to ensure basic quality criteria are met.
• Responsible for documenting work that is performed.
• Learning basic manufacturing operations and demonstrating the ability to work in an FDA regulated environment in a timely manner.
• Executing assigned work activities accurately and completely.
• Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner.
• Working safely and in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Understanding job training requirements and ensuring that training is conducted on time.
• Identifying product defects when they exist.

Benefits

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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