Operator I

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.

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.

This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN, location in the Electrophysiology (EP) division.

As an Operator I, you’ll work under direct supervision, performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.

• 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 a microscope and applicable tools
• Reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy
• May set-up/utilize special test equipment

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

• Minimum 0-6 months of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments.

• 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 

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.