Sr. Operator - 1st Shift

$16 - $32/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Plymouth, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Plymouth, MN

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Operator, you'll work under direct supervision, performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes. This position works out of our Plymouth, MN, location in the Electrophysiology 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.

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED.
• Typically a minimum of four plus 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.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Nice-to-haves

• AA degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or comparable specialized training in and working knowledge of the manufacture of implantable medical devices or equivalent is desired.
• Five years or more of medical device or related assembly experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 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, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• 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.