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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.

Summary:

With moderate supervisory direction, this position constructs simple and moderate assemblies and sub-assemblies within a production environment following a lean manufacturing process to achieve a daily build goal utilizing tools and troubleshooting methods to accomplish work. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs and Quality Standards are mandatory.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reads, understands and interprets Visual Manufacturing Instructions (VMI), follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Responsible for packing finished products, kits, subassemblies and quality inspections. Maintains material control of critical parts and time sensitive material. Utilizes calibrated and non-calibrated hand tools and equipment to perform assembly builds. Uses manufacturing aids, fixtures and cranes. Accountable for labeling activities and work station organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives which include working with production teams to improve quality, reduce cost and increase throughput

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic assembly experience preferred
• Must have good hand-eye skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with close supervision when in training and then with moderate supervision once competent.
• Basic computer skill knowledge
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferred
• Ability to interpret and understand production documents and drawings to complete tasks