Assembler III

Working at Abbott

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 .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Temecula CA location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative minimally invasive and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

Assembler II working under close supervision may perform a combination of assembly weldx-ray repair and test operations onpacemakers implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) leads and related medical device assemblies. Performs routine assignments according to specified and/or standardized procedures. Work is closely and continually reviewed. Certain problems may be referred to supervisor or more senior level personnel within assigned department.

Job Duties

PerformsElectronic Assemblyfunctions

• 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 performingvisual inspectionof parts;

• Repairs and tests units using computerizedtest equipment.

PerformsCasting/Coating functions

• Examines medical devices and related assemblies aftermoldingoperations to locate bubbles nicks and/or excessepoxy.

• Utilizes small drills reamers taps and knives to access bubbles and remove excessepoxy.

• Patches and repairs bubbles or voids using syringes and small tools; bakes parts to cureepoxypatches.

PerformsMechanical Assemblyfunctions

• 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 inspectingparts/assemblies.

• Repairs and corrects devices and related components using microscopes and applicable tools.

PerformsPackagingFunctions

• 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.

Other Duties

• Mayset-up/utilizespecialtest equipment.

• 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 ofQuality 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.

Equipment

• Works with a variety of production equipment smallhand toolstest equipment andprecision measuringinstruments.

• Use standard office equipment such as telephone fax/copier and a personal computer with standard office software.

Working Conditions

• Works in a production or air-conditioned clean roommanufacturingenvironment; 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.

Physical Demands

• 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 plusfinger dexterityto lift hold insert reach point 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 co-workers.

• 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.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and requirements which may change from time to time based on business needs.

This job description supersedes any previous job description with the same or similar title. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex national origin marital status age citizenship protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and/or gender expression status with respect to public assistance or disability status.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 4 years related experience

• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

• Must be able to use standardhand toolsused in the assembly ofbio-instruments/bio-devices. Incumbentsare 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 punctuationgrammar basic math/numericalorganizational skills and a familiarity with standardmanufacturing/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 areading comprehensionpre-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.

• Experience working in a broaderenterprise/cross-division businessunit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications withability to effectively communicateat multiple levels in the organization.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Some formal training in assembly techniques; experience withassemblingmanufactured items in abio instruments/bio-devices relatedfacility.

• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean roommanufacturingenvironment requiring stringent environmental controls

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