Senior Operator

About this role

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Operator   

Divisional Information  

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business,   we’re   advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.  

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.  

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year  

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.  

The Opportunity   

This position works out of our   Minnetonka   location in the EP division.   

Main Purpose of Role  

Under general supervision, supports assigned area Production Supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of   high-quality   production through assigned work-cells   in accordance with   manufacturing obligations. Acts as the lead person in self-directed cells or teams.   Assists   in ensuring that   high levels   of productivity and product quality are consistently   maintained, and   helps coordinate efforts towards their continuous improvement.  

What   You’ll   Work On  

• Responsible for coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed   in accordance with   build schedules.  

• Coordinates communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas   in accordance with   supervisory   objectives .  

• May perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.  

• Performs regular process and quality performance audits of personnel,   tooling   and equipment in assigned areas.  

• Advises supervisor or other   appropriate contact   in the event of   issues affecting the productivity of the cell.  

• Accumulates information for assigned areas   regarding   work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.  

• Assists   in providing direct training to area operators as   required . Provides feedback on defects   encountered, and   provides re-training   support   as necessary.  

• Accumulates and organizes data to support area continuous improvement plans, as directed.  

• Provides assistance   in expediting   priority   product and tasks in assigned areas.  

• Performs inspection and   determines   disposition of   rejects   per required documentation, as directed.  

• Resolves and/or   facilitates   resolution of   problems   including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.  

• 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.  

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.  

• Works with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments. Also   uses   standard office equipment such as   telephone , fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.  

• Works in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing   environment;   requires gowning attire to   maintain   a particle free environment. Low to moderate noise   level . Minor exposure to chemicals. May work at a desk or workstation.  

• Requires a significant amount of sitting,   stooping   and walking; manual dexterity; ability to reach, hold, grasp, and move items. Subject to standing for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform occasional tasks requiring the physical lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately thirty pounds. Must be able to perform functions   utilizing   automated/manual equipment requiring correctable vision including color discrimination.  

Shift   

Monday – Thursday, 5:00 am – 3:30 pm with potential overtime  

Required Qualifications  

• High School Diploma / GED  

• Minimum 4   years   related experience in the assembly of digital and analog circuitry/devices, including the demonstrated ability to provide work/lead direction to a team.  

• Must be able to   demonstrate   comprehensive product assembly techniques, related process knowledge, plus a mastery of   appropriate skill   sets as confirmed by   cognizant   Engineering and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisory personnel.  

• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment is   required . Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes, and layouts.  

• Demonstrated ability to use

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