Operator II

Abbott • Scottsdale, AZ

6d • $15 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision and established procedures, the Operator II performs routine and moderately complex production assignments involving assembly, welding, X-ray, repair, and testing of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, electronic systems, and related medical device assemblies. Work includes electronic assembly, casting and coating, mechanical assembly, and packaging operations. The employee follows detailed instructions for routine work, receives more detailed guidance for new or special activities, and refers more complex problems to a supervisor, lead, or senior personnel.

The position supports company initiatives and compliance with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, and company procedures and policies. It uses production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and standard office equipment. Work takes place in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment and requires gowning to maintain a particle-free environment. The role requires regular and predictable attendance and the ability to work overtime; regularly scheduled overtime is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in the biomedical field or in an air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment requiring stringent environmental controls.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Relevant training or experience assembling digital or analog circuitry, devices, or components, or equivalent experience.
• 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/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 comprehension; must successfully 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 up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a clean room and perform duties involving prolonged sitting and standing, walking between workstations, hand and arm use, finger dexterity, and reading instruments, devices, blueprints, specifications, procedures, and production documents.
• Ability to work with others and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment, and to engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for communicating at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld, solder, and X-ray medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools.
• Inspect X-rays and parts visually to locate and correct problems; repair and test units using computerized test equipment.
• Inspect molded devices and assemblies for bubbles, nicks, and 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; inspect components and assemblies and repair or correct defects.
• Kit, assemble, and package devices and accessories; locate and correct problems and review device documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Set up or use special test equipment when needed.
• Assist in expediting priority products and tasks in assigned areas when needed.
• Notify the supervisor when supplies or materials need replenishment or when production difficulties cannot be readily corrected.
• Support company initiatives and comply with quality, environmental, FDA, and other regulatory requirements, as well as company policies, 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, providing 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