Offers “Abbott”

Expires soon Abbott

Operator I

  • Internship
  • Plymouth (Devon)

Job description

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Operator I. This position is responsible for the production of high quality medical devices within a manufacturing cell.  This position includes detailed assembly and operation of various equipment and machinery.   

 Accountability

Ensure that relevant job documentation for cell operations and functions is accurate and up to date - Troubleshooting skills - Interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, active participation, active listening,  Interpreting, cooperation and flexibility to allow for a successful self-managed team

Be able to 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 represents and supports the company’s policies and procedures

Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers such as tours

Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations

Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives in order to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics

Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment to maximize efficiency, minimize accidents to 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

Demonstrates a basis understanding of Lean Manufacturing.  

Demonstrates 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  

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

High school degree or equivalent preferred  

Your preferred qualifications and education:

Prefer 6 months experience working in a medical or other regulated production company

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

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

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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