Senior Operator

Abbott • Minnetonka, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Minnetonka location in the EP division. 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. The Senior Operator, under general supervision, supports the assigned area Production Supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of high-quality production through assigned work-cells in accordance with manufacturing obligations. This role acts as the lead person in self-directed cells or teams and assists in ensuring that high levels of productivity and product quality are consistently maintained, helping to 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

• Coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed in accordance with build schedules.
• Coordinating communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives.
• Performing direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.
• Performing regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas.
• Advising supervisor or other appropriate contact in the event of issues affecting the productivity of the cell.
• Accumulating information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.
• Assisting in providing direct training to area operators as required.
• Providing feedback on defects encountered, and providing re-training support as necessary.
• Accumulating and organizing data to support area continuous improvement plans, as directed.
• Providing assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas.
• Performing inspection and determining disposition of rejects per required documentation, as directed.
• Resolving and/or facilitating resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• Supporting all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintaining positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
• Working with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Using standard office equipment such as telephone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.
• Working in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment; requires gowning attire to maintain a particle free environment.
• Requires a significant amount of sitting, stooping and walking; manual dexterity; ability to reach, hold, grasp, and move items.
• Subject to standing for extended periods of time.
• Performing occasional tasks requiring the physical lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately thirty pounds.
• Performing functions utilizing automated/manual equipment requiring correctable vision including color discrimination.

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