Job Details

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: assembles, welds, solders and x-rays 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: examines 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: kits, assembles, bonds coats and processes 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.
• Performs packaging functions: kits, assembles and packages 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• 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.
• Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others.
• Must be able to multi-task and rotate through all jobs performed in the assigned work group as needed.
• Incumbents must also be able to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Incumbents are required to have demonstrated spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, organizational skills, and a familiarity with standard manufacturing/office equipment and procedures.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills.
• 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.

The base pay for this position is $13.25 $26.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.