QC Inspector I

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Job Title QC Inspector I Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, 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 of which you dream. 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 We are seeking a QC Inspector I to work at our Temecula, CA location in our Vascular division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug‑eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents. What You’ll Do Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Audits materials or the work of others through the examination, inspection, measurement, or test of raw materials, components, sub‑assemblies, final assemblies and documentation. Documents the non‑conformance or suspected non‑conformance to standards (i.e. manufacturing documentation, material/ component specifications, operating procedures, and domestic/ international standards) through identification of unsuccessful audits, completion of required paperwork, system transactions and affixing the stamp, sign‑off or signature. Handles discrepant materials per the documented disposition and documents activities in the appropriate systems or paperwork. Communicates the status of audit metrics and other assignments, responsibilities and duties verbally and through completion and publishing of periodic reports. Performs simple statistical analysis through collection and input of data into software applications or manual calculations. Trains new, entry‑level, and less experienced Quality Auditors through on‑the‑job training, group training and one‑on‑one guidance. Issues, stores, counts and maintains inventory in the different storage areas. Handles, disposes, transfers and documents hazardous waste appropriately. Plans and organizes non‑routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments. Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to questions. Understands organizational structure and key positions of employees, maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with the area and employees involved with specific product lines and services. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 0‑2 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Applies broad knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices and a general understanding of department fundamentals. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non‑compliance with governmental regulations. Performs routine and non‑routine moderately complex assignments using standard methods and sequences. Makes adjustments, modifications and replacements to set processes as directed. Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives. Benefits & Compensation The base pay for this position is $16.45 – $32.95 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr