Senior Operator

Abbott • Minnetonka, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Minnetonka location in the EP division. Main Purpose of Role: Under general supervision, supports assigned area Production Supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of high-quality production through assigned work-cells in accordance with manufacturing obligations. Acts as the lead person in self-directed cells or teams. Assists in ensuring that high levels of productivity and product quality are consistently maintained, and helps coordinate efforts towards their continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 4 years related experience in the assembly of digital and analog circuitry/devices, including the demonstrated ability to provide work/lead direction to a team.
• Must be able to demonstrate comprehensive product assembly techniques, related process knowledge, plus a mastery of appropriate skill sets as confirmed by cognizant Engineering and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisory personnel.
• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes, and layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to use frequently used hand tools; demonstrated eye-hand coordination and capable of working with small precision devices.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Occasional scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Minimum 5 years medical device or related assembly experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed in accordance with build schedules.
• Coordinates communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives.
• May perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.
• Performs regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas.
• Advises supervisor or other appropriate contact in the event of issues affecting the productivity of the cell.
• Accumulates information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.
• Assists in providing direct training to area operators as required.
• Provides feedback on defects encountered, and provides re-training support as necessary.
• Accumulates and organizes data to support area continuous improvement plans, as directed.
• Provides assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas.
• Performs inspection and determines disposition of rejects per required documentation, as directed.
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

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
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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