Abbott

OPERATOR II

Posted on: 5 Oct 2022

Plymouth, MN

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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.

OPERATOR II-1ST SHIFT-$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position works out of ouR PLYMOUTH 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 II, you’ll work under direct supervision, performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.

Work hours are 5am-3:30pm, M-TH

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

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

May set-up/utilize special test equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
Typically two plus years of relevant training/experience in medical device assembly
The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills
Must have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds
The ability to work overtime is required
Previous microscope experience is highly desired

APPLY NOW

* 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.

Abbott

Lake Bluff, IL

Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. The company’s Established Pharmaceutical Products segment offers branded generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm; intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptom; gynecological disorder; hormone replacement therapy; dyslipidemia; hypertension; hypothyroidism; Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo; pain, fever, and inflammation; migraine; and anti-infective clarithromycin, as well as provides influenza vaccines and products that regulate physiological rhythm of the colon.

Its Diagnostic Products segment offers core laboratory systems in the areas of immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion; molecular diagnostics systems that automates the extraction, purification, and preparation of DNA and RNA from patient samples, as well as detects and measures infectious agents; cartridges for blood analysis; rapid diagnostics systems for infectious diseases; molecular point-of-care care testing for HIV, influenza A and B, RSV, and strep A; cardiometabolic test systems; drug and alcohol test systems, as well as remote patient monitoring and consumer self-test systems; and informatics and automation solutions for use in laboratories. The company’s Nutritional Products segment provides pediatric and adult nutritional products.

Its Cardiovascular and Neuromodulation Products segment offers rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular, and structural heart devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as well as neuromodulation devices for the management of chronic pain and movement disorders.

The company also provides glucose and blood glucose monitoring systems, including test strips, sensors, data management decision software, and accessories for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois.

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