Operator III

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 electrophysiology division (EP).

Main Purpose of Role

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

What You’ll Work On

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

• Assemble, bond, coat, and process medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools.

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

• 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

Work Shift

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

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Five years or more of medical device or related assembly experience.

• Four plus years of 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, and related process knowledge. 

• Prior experience working in a clean room manufacturing environment is required. 

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes, and layouts.

Learn More about Abbott Electrophysiology Overview: https://youtu.be/DO8fNACW9nI

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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