Operator _ Second 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and a student debt program, and education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This position works out of our Minnetonka location in the CRM division, where we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As an Operator I, you’ll work under direct supervision performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.

• Ensure that relevant job documentation for cell operations and functions is accurate and up to date.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, conflict resolution, active participation, listening, interpretation, cooperation, and flexibility to allow for a successful self-managed team.
• 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.
• Represent and support the company’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers such as tour participants.
• 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, and extend equipment and tool life.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Demonstrate 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.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions; understand and 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.
• 6 months minimum experience working in a medical or other regulated production environment.

• Previous medical device, manufacturing or assembly experience is helpful.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Abbotti the base pay for this position is $13.90 — $27.80/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:

United States
Minnesota
Minnetonka : 14901 DeVeau Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment

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