Manufacturing Technician I

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Pomona
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position of Manufacturing Tech I is within our Toxicology business unit located in Pomona, California. Under general supervision, the scope of this position is responsible for setting up and performing adjustments to equipment used in support of manufacturing. This position will diagnose and perform routine technical troubleshooting is required. This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be tasked with completing set-up operations for one of the following: assembly, packaging and prep operations in compliance with approved documentation, and QSR. This will include but not be limited to line clearance, equipment preventative maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Assist the Engineering and Maintenance teams with trouble shooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• May be tasked with the completion and accuracy of documentation associated with the manufactured product and equipment maintenance
• May be tasked with cleaning, performing and documenting routine equipment maintenance and minor repair
• Support continuous improvements activities, (e.g. 5S and OEE, etc.)
• Support new equipment installation and validation
• May assist with problem-solving related to product quality
• Will demonstrate strong customer service skills while maintaining product Quality
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions under the guidance of Supervisor or Manager
• Collaborate with Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, QC Technicians and Management to identify and help implement process improvements
• Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations
• Will lend awareness of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • At least a high school diploma or equivalent experience
  • 1 year related experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • 3 or more years of experience preferable in medical device manufacturing
    • Ability to diagnose and perform routine technical troubleshooting
    • MS Office Suite experience
    • Knowledge of regulations (FDA, ISO, OSHA, etc.)
    • Basic understanding of manufacturing systems (documentation, compliance, inventory control, production scheduling/ controls, etc.)COMPETENCIES:
      • Teamwork
      • Verbal and written communication skills
      • Achieving results About Abbott:At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 109,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please send an email to .

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