Operator I – 1st Shft

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.

Operator 1

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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 a high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Minnetonka 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.

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

What You’ll Work On

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 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 basic 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

Shift

Monday – Thursday, 4:45 am – 3:15 pm with potential overtime

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 6 months of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments

Previous medical device, manufacturing, or assembly experience is helpful

High school degree or equivalent preferred

Learn More about Abbott Electrophysiology Overview: https://youtu.be/DO8fNACW9nI

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: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $13.35 – $26.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com