Assembler I

Assembler IAbbott 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.The OpportunityOur 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.What You'll Work OnReads, 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 QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentPreferred QualificationsElectronic assembly experience preferredMust have good hand-eye skills and mechanical aptitudeAbility to work with close supervision when in training and then with moderate supervision once competentBasic computer skill knowledgeWorking knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferredAbility to interpret and understand production documents and drawings to complete tasksAbility to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouchMust be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of timeAbility to handle and lift up to 25lbs as needed for specific job functionsThe base pay for this position is $14.85 – $29.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.