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.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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 Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Operator I will performs a wide variety of electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or subassemblies. Set up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines. May perform other tasks including, but not limited to; placing labels on packages, and putting data sheets with product.

What You’ll Work On

Assembles, repairs, inspect and/or test products following written instructions.

Set up and operates a variety of machines following written instructions.

Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures.

Record information on approved documents.

Dispose hazardous waste material on corresponding hazardous waste areas.

Resolve problems and make routine recommendations.

Train other employees when necessary.

Maintain all certifications required to remain in compliance.(Planning/Organization) Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule.

(Decision Making/Impact) Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices.

Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma / GED

Associates Degree Some college preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and and work experience.

Experience/Background

No Experience

H.S. diploma or equivalent

0-3 years of related work experience.

Applies limited knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices and a basic understanding of department fundamentals. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Performs routine tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions. Assignments require limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.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.

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The base pay for this position is $14.00 – $28.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.