Operator I – CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

About Abbott

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

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

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN, location in the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM with potential overtime

Main Purpose of Role

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
• Troubleshoot problems using troubleshooting skills
• Develop interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, active participation, active listening, interpreting, cooperation, and flexibility to allow for a successful self-managed team
• 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 represent and support the company's policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers, such as during 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, and 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
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing
• Demonstrate 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
• 6 months of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical device, manufacturing, or assembly experience is helpful
• High school degree or equivalent preferred

Job Details

Job Family: Manufacturing

Division: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

Location: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka, 14901 De Veau Place

Work Shift: Standard

Travel: No

Medical Surveillance: Yes

Significant Work Activities:

• Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists)
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Work in a clean room environment

Compensation

The base pay for this position is $14.35 – $28.75/hour**. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Equal Opportunity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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• English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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• Español: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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