ABBOTT LABORATORIES Manufacturing Technician I Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

This position is responsible for the production of high quality medical devices in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Job Duties: 
•    Perform assembly of medical device
•    Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts
•    Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations 
•    Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives in order to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics.
•    Maintain accurate records to ensure DHR and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products.
•    Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions.
•    Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages.
•    Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance.
•    Positively represent the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information. 
•    Perform electrical safety testing of medical device hardware and systems
•    Perform testing of electronic components and assemblies using manual test equipment, i.e ossciliscope, function generator, etc
•    Maintains cross training in multiple areas/processes
•    Performs troubleshooting, servicing and refurbishment of medical device hardware and systems
•    Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment and documenation in InforEAM CMMS
•    Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
•    Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.  Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
•    Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Qualifications:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent required
•    2 year technical degree/certificate in electronics preferred 
•    2-4+ years experience with electronic assembly and test, preferably in medical device industry
•    Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting equipment, building and or testing of electronic assemblies
•    Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments preferred
•    Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. 
•    Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish tasks.
•    Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
•    Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
•    Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
•    Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
•    Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. 
•    Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
•    Ability to work scheduled overtime as required is preferred