Operator II

Abbott • Scottsdale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures, the Operator II performs routine and moderately complex manufacturing assignments involving assembly, welding, X-ray inspection, repair, and testing of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, electronic systems, and related medical-device assemblies. The role may include electronic assembly, casting and coating, mechanical assembly, and packaging functions. The operator follows detailed instructions for routine work and seeks support from a supervisor or more senior personnel for complex problems.

The position works in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment and requires gowning to maintain a particle-free environment. Work involves production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscopes, and standard office equipment. Operators must follow company procedures and quality, environmental, FDA, and other regulatory requirements while collaborating with coworkers and other personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in the biomedical field or in air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing requiring stringent environmental controls.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Relevant training or experience in assembly of digital or analog circuitry, devices, components, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated use of standard hand tools used in assembling 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 and 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 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 maintain regular and predictable attendance and work overtime, including regularly scheduled overtime.
• Ability to occasionally lift 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.
• Ability to leverage or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and follow-up skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business unit model.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld, solder, and X-ray medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Identify and correct problems by examining X-rays and visually inspecting parts.
• Repair and test units using computerized test equipment; set up or use special test equipment as needed.
• Inspect devices and assemblies after molding for 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; locate and correct defects and repair components using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Kit, assemble, and package devices and accessories; identify and correct problems and review device documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with expediting priority products and tasks in assigned areas when needed.
• Notify the supervisor when supplies or materials need replenishment and report production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
• Support company initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.

Benefits

• 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 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 with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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