Operator I

Job Title Operator I

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.

This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

What you'll work on :

Performs electronic assembly functions, including assembling, welding, soldering, and x-raying medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools; locates and corrects problems by examining x-rays and performing visual inspection of parts; repairs and tests units using computerized test equipment.

Performs casting / coating functions, including examining 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, including kits, assembling, bonding coats, and processing 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.

May set-up / utilize special test equipment.

Performs packaging functions, including kits, assembling, and packaging devices and related accessories using applicable tools; locates and corrects problems using microscope and applicable tools; reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies / materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.

Performs other related duties as directed or assigned.

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.

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.

Activities require a significant amount of time standing and / or sitting at a workstation, walking to and from different workstations, and in interaction with other assembly, inspection, engineering, and production personnel. Significant use of hands and arms plus finger dexterity to lift, hold, insert, reach, and otherwise use and operate instruments, devices, and equipment, plus good eye-hand coordination. Use of voice and hearing are important in discussions with other coworkers. Requires clear vision (correctable) in reading instruments and devices, plus reading of blueprints, specifications, operation sheets / procedures, and related production documents. May on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

Required qualifications :

High school diploma / GED

Preferred qualifications :

Typically six plus months of relevant training / experience in the assembly of digital / analog circuitry, devices, components or equivalent.

Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination. Must be able to use standard hand tools used in the assembly of bio-instruments / bio-devices.

The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills. The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.

The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and rules is essential. Must have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds.