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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll 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 a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Our Irving, TX location is hiring for an Assembler I. With moderate supervisory direction, the Assembler I follows established procedures and quality standards to assemble mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic components, and performs testing and calibration activities to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the assemblies, sub-assemblies, and instruments. Works to achieve a daily build goal in accordance with the manufacturing schedule. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs and Quality Standards are mandatory.
Main Responsibilities
- Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to perform wiring, component installation, cable harnessing, fitting of asssembly instruments, etc. using hand and power tools, limited automated equipment, manufacturing aides/fixtures, lifts/cranes, and other methods within the manufacturing process.
- Performs testing, calibration, and verification activities to ensure the accuracy, precision, and reliability of the instruments, and documents the results accurately and timely
- Inspects and verifies the quality of components and finished products to ensure they meet specifications and comply with regulatory requirements, such as FDA guidelines and ISO standards.
- Troubleshoots and resolves production issues or discrepancies. Collaborates with other departments, such as engineering, quality, business excellence, and product development, to provide feedback on product design, manufacturability, process improvements, and to ensure smooth production flow
- Documents and records production activities, including assembly processes, product information, material control of critical parts, labeling activities, and quality non-conformance, accurately and timely.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulations, including quality management systems (QMS), and contributes to maintaining a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Follows good manufacturing practices (GMP), and complies with safety regulations to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
- With proven efficiency and demonstrated ability, this role may be required to train other assemblers. Specific job function may change. Required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings, instructions, and specifications to complete task
- Ability to use hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, power drivers, measuring equipment, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of standard computer programs. Basic mathematical comprehension (addition, subrtaction, multiplication, etc.)
- Good hand-eye coordination skills and mechanical aptitude. Able to lift 50 lbs or more
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
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:
CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION:
United States > Irving : LC-8
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), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis
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