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Medical Device Assembler -Operator I - 1st Shift
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
About Abbott
Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of STRUCTURAL HEART disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.
We are seeking a Medical Device Assembler - Operator I for our Plymouth, MN location. This position is responsible for the production of high quality medical devices within a manufacturing cell. This position includes detailed assembly, sewing, packaging and operation of various equipment and machinery.
Monday - Thursday 4:45AM-3:15PM, plus overtime.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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 in order 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 basis 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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required
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
High school degree or equivalent preferred
Your preferred qualifications and education:
Prefer 6 months experience working in a medical or other regulated production company
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
·A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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