Operator II
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the AVD division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.
Job description
The Opportunity
This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the AVD division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.
What You'll Work On
Performs Electronic Assembly functions:
- Assembles, welds, solders and x-rays medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools
- Locates and corrects problems by examining x-rays and performing visual inspection of parts
- Repairs and tests units using computerized test equipment
Performs Casting/Coating functions:
- Examines medical devices and related assemblies after molding operations to locate bubbles, nicks and/or excess epoxy
- Utilizes small drills, reamers, taps and knives to access bubbles and remove excess epoxy
- Patches and repairs bubbles or voids using syringes and small tools; bakes parts to cure epoxy patches
Performs Mechanical Assembly functions:
- Kits, assembles, bonds coats and processes medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools
- Locates and corrects problems by examining devices and components and visually inspecting parts/assemblies
- Repairs and corrects devices and related components using microscopes and applicable tools
Performs Packaging Functions:
- Kits, assembles and packages devices and related accessories using applicable tools
- Locates and corrects problems using microscope and applicable tools
- Reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy
Other Functions:
- May set-up/utilize special test equipment
- Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected
- Performs other related duties as directed or assigned
- Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to work in a clean room environment
Benefits
- Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
- Career development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.