Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
The position of Production Specialist II, Line Lead is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Westbrook, Maine. In this role you will perform the work required for the automated assembly of components, devices, and/or the final product depending on the trade assigned.
A Production Operator works with computer operated machinery and is responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot exceptions on the assigned machine.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
\- Performs work required for the assembly of components, devices and/or the final product with supervision

\- Performs routine work in all production areas with limited supervision

\- Ensures quality of product using standard operating procedures, templates, training and supervision, and good judgment

\- Must perform all duties in a professional manner and work as a member of a team

\- May be subject to call back or extended hours as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

\- Prior Machine Operation experience in a Manufacturing Environment
\- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
\- 1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
\- Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of GMP and how it applies to specific responsibilities and manufacturing operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
\- Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of medical device manufacturing.
COMPETENCIES:
\- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

United States > Westbrook : 5 Bradley Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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