Operator II

Abbott • New Brighton, MN

1d • $16 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator II works in Abbott’s AVD division at its St. Paul, Minnesota location, manufacturing vascular medical devices and related components. The role performs electronic assembly, casting and coating, mechanical assembly, and packaging functions using microscopes, applicable tools, and, when needed, special test equipment. Work includes assembling, welding, soldering, inspecting, repairing, testing, coating, and packaging devices, as well as reviewing device documentation for completeness and accuracy.

The position supports company initiatives and quality and environmental management systems, complies with FDA and other regulatory requirements, and requires regular and predictable attendance. Regularly scheduled overtime is required. The role involves work in a clean room and has medical surveillance requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Regularly scheduled overtime is required.
• Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business unit model.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work both within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Formal training in assembly techniques.
• Experience assembling manufactured items in a bioinstruments or biodevices-related facility.
• Prior experience in an air-conditioned clean room manufacturing environment requiring stringent environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld, solder, and x-ray medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Examine x-rays and visually inspect parts to identify and correct problems.
• Repair and test units using computerized test equipment.
• Inspect medical devices and assemblies after molding to identify bubbles, nicks, or excess epoxy.
• Use small drills, reamers, taps, knives, syringes, and other small tools to access bubbles, remove excess epoxy, and patch or repair bubbles and voids; bake parts to cure epoxy patches.
• Kit, assemble, bond, coat, and process medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Inspect devices and components, identify problems, and repair or correct devices and related components.
• Kit, assemble, and package devices and related accessories; identify and correct problems using a microscope and applicable tools.
• Review device documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Set up or utilize special test equipment as needed.
• Notify the supervisor when supplies or materials need replenishment and report production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
• Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.
• Support company initiatives and Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with 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.

Benefits

• Career development 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 high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering a path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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