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

Operator II – 2nd Shift

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 yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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.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 Plymouth location in the Structural Heart (SH) division. 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.

Work Shift

3:30 pm – 2:00 am, Monday – Thursday, with potential overtime

What You’ll Work On

Performs Casting/Coating functions:Examines medical devices and related assemblies after molding operations to locate bubbles, nicks and/or excess epoxyUtilizes small drills, reamers, taps and knives to access bubbles and remove excess epoxyPatches and repairs bubbles or voids using syringes and small tools; bakes parts to cure epoxy patchesPerforms Mechanical Assembly functions:Kits, assembles, bonds, coats and processes medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable toolsLocates and corrects problems by examining devices and components and visually inspecting parts/assembliesRepairs and corrects devices and related components using microscopes and applicable toolsPerforms Packaging FunctionsKits, assembles and packages devices and related accessories using applicable toolsLocates and corrects problems using microscope and applicable toolsReviews all device documentation for completeness and accuracyMay set-up/utilize special test equipment

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalentTypically two plus years of relevant training/experience in medical device assemblyThe ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skillsMust have the ability to on occasion lift up to approximately 25 poundsThe ability to work overtime is requiredPrevious microscope experience is highly desired

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 $14.95 – $29.95 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.