Senior Operator

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 location in the EP division. 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.

Monday – Thursday, 5AM - 3:30 PM, with potential overtime

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.

• 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.

• 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 frequently used hand tools; demonstrated eye-hand coordination and capable of working with small precision devices.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.  Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills. Ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. 

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.  Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.  Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.  Occasional scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

• Minimum 5 years medical device or related assembly experience is preferred.