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 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 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 I-1ST SHIFT

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 basis 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  

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 experience working in a medical or other regulated production environment
Previous medical device, manufacturing or assembly experience is helpful
High school degree or equivalent preferred  

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* 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.