Operator I

Abbott Laboratories • Liberty, SC

4d • $13 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Liberty, SC location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. The Operator I performs various functions including Electronic Assembly, Casting/Coating, Mechanical Assembly, Packaging, and supporting company initiatives. The role requires adherence to quality and regulatory standards, and involves working with production equipment, tools, and test equipment in a clean-room manufacturing environment. Activities require significant standing, sitting, walking, and manual dexterity. The Operator I must be able to interpret production documents and drawings, and maintain effective communication with colleagues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to work with close supervision when in training and then with moderate supervision once competent.
• Basic computer skill knowledge
• Ability to interpret and understand production documents and drawings to complete tasks

Nice To Haves

• Electronic assembly experience preferred
• Must have good hand-eye skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferred

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.
• May set-up/utilize special test equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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