Alere Inc.
From Alere Inc.'s careers page
Status: listed on the employer's own careers page when we last checked (daily). Confirm on their site before applying.
You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Assembler I
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.
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 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.
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
Our location in Irving, TX, currently has an opportunity for an Assembler I. 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.
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 workstation organization.
Complete documentation for Device History Records per Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and department SOP's.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives which include working with production teams to improve quality, reduce cost and increase throughput.
Communicates any process problems with peers, leads, supervisors and/or engineers.
Participate in on-the-job training for manufacturing processes, corporate policies, safety procedures, GMP, ISO Standards as defined by supervisor.
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
Work may be conducted within a controlled environment where ESD controls exist.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
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
Working knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferred
Ability to interpret and understand production documents and drawings to complete tasks
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Ability to handle and lift up to 25lbs as needed for specific job functions
Apply Now
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is $14.85 – $29.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Scores your resume against this job the way resume scanners do: the job's hard and soft skills, searchability, recruiter tips and formatting.
Create a free account to see your score. Your resume stays in this browser until then, and we never store it.
Already a member? Sign in