Operator II 1st Shift

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Operator II

Divisional Information

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our St Paul-Woodridge MN location in the Structural Heart (SH) division.

Main Purpose of Role

As an Operator II youll work under direct supervision performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.

What Youll Work On

• 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 a microscope and applicable tools
• Reviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracy

• May set-up/utilize special test equipment

Shift

Monday - Thursday 4:00 am - 2:30 pm

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Typically two plus years of relevant training/experience in medical device assembly
• The ability to read write and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills
• Must have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds
• The ability to work overtime is required
• Previous microscope experience is highly desired

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology or comparable specialized training in and working knowledge of the manufacture of implantable medical devices or equivalent is desired.
• Five years or more of medical device or related assembly experience is preferred.

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The base pay for this position is

$15.55 $31.15/hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Manufacturing

SH Structural Heart

United States > Minnesota> St. Paul > Woodridge : 177 East County Rd B

Standard

No

No

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) Work in a clean room environment

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