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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll 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 high employer contribution
- 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.
Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we Abbotts Heart Failure division were advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure (EPHF) allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
For years Abbotts MEDICAL DEVICES businesses have offered technologies that are faster more effective and less invasive. Whether its glucose monitoring systems innovative therapies for treating heart disease or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day our technologies help more than 10000 people have healthier hearts improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders and liberate more than 500000 people with diabetes from routine nger sticks.
WHAT YOULL DO
- 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
- May set-up/utilize special test equipment
- May provide assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas
- Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Typically two plus years of relevant training/experience in the assembly of digital/analog circuitry devices components or equivalent
- Experience must include at least one year in the bio-medical field or experience working in an air-conditioned clean room manufacturing environment requiring stringent environmental controls
- Demonstrated use of standard hand tools used in the assembly of bio-instruments/bio-devices
- 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 ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory
- Must have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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The base pay for this position is
$14.25 $28.55/hour
In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:
United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder bent wrists) Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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