Operator II - 1st shift

Abbott • Minnetonka, MN

4d • $16 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. This position works out of our Minnetonka location in the electrophysiology division (EP). The work shift is Monday – Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM with potential overtime. The main purpose of this role is, working under general supervision in accordance with specific procedures and practices, to perform a combination of assembly, weld, x-ray, repair, and test operations on pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), leads, electronic systems, and related medical device assemblies. This role performs routine assignments with detailed instructions, following general instructions for routine work and more detailed instructions for new or special activities. The Operator II performs assignments of moderate complexity, usually referring more complex problems to the immediate supervisor, lead, or more senior level personnel from within the assigned department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions
• Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages
• Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts
• Ability to make critical decisions and judgments with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical device, manufacturing, or assembly experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Ensure that relevant job documentation for cell operations and functions is accurate and up to date
• Troubleshooting skills
• Interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, active participation, active listening, Interpreting, cooperation, and flexibility to allow for a successful self-managed team
• Be able to clearly communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to all levels of manufacturing management in both written and oral form
• Positively represent the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information
• Positively represents and supports the company’s policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers, such as tours
• Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations
• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics
• Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment to maximize efficiency, minimize accidents to enhance longer life of equipment and tools
• Maintain accurate records to ensure traveler and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable, and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of continuous improvement
• Participate with the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager in setting and monitoring individual goals and cell performance metrics that continuously seek to improve the quality of operations
• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.

What This Job Offers

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