Technician 1 Repair & Maintenance

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What You'll Do

The position of Instrument Repair Specialist is within the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Business Unit located in San Diego, California. The role will provide daily support for the refurbishment and troubleshooting of the Afinion 2 Analyzer. The main focus will be receiving, investigating, refurbishing / repairing, and requalification of Afinion 2 instruments. Your electrical and technical expertise will be applied to assure a high level of quality, compliance, and adequate documentation is applied to every medical instrument which undergoes the refurbishment / repair process. 2nd Shift : 1pm-9 : 30pm

Responsibilities

• Perform system and sub-component troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems of the Afinion 2 instrument
• Inspect returned instruments for physical and mechanical damage
• Maintain accurate tracking of the repair process and calibration service using various electronic and paper-based systems
• Responsible for updating and monitoring daily performance metrics to foresee potential obstacles
• Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and recommend corrective actions
• Perform routine maintenance of repair equipment by following manufacturing document instructions
• Maintain use and inventory of spare parts and daily use supplies to avoid stockouts and unexpected downtime
• Operate with little to no guidance once fully trained and be successful while maintaining a positive team-based attitude
• Participate in Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to continuously improve processes
• Follow established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures
• Maintain up to date training as required by the quality system
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Periodic schedule flexibility to support business needs
• Helps to assure that all repair shop activities and commitments are met on a daily basis including the repair, qualification, and shipping of appropriately configured equipment to customers
• Decontamination of returned instruments in a Biohazard Level II environment following standard operating procedures and documenting decontamination as required
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification, and validation, manufacturing and testing activities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What We offer

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The base pay for this position is $22.05 $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.