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Abbott Laboratories

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Abbott Laboratories, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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 This position works out of our

Liberty, SC

location in the

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

What You’ll Work On

Perform Electronic Assembly functions: Assembles, welds, solders and x‑rays medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools; locates and corrects problems by examining x‑rays and performing visual inspection of parts; repairs and tests units using computerized test equipment.

Perform Casting/Coating functions: Examine medical devices and related assemblies after molding operations to locate bubbles, nicks and/or excess epoxy; utilize small drills, reamers, taps and knives to access bubbles and remove excess epoxy; patch and repair bubbles or voids using syringes and small tools; bake parts to cure epoxy patches.

Perform Mechanical Assembly functions: Kit, assemble, bond, coat and process medical devices and related parts using microscopes and applicable tools; locate and correct problems by examining devices and components and visually inspecting parts/assemblies; repair and correct devices and related components using microscopes and applicable tools.

May set up/utilize special test equipment.

Perform Packaging Functions: Kit, assemble and package devices and related accessories using applicable tools; locate and correct problems using microscope and applicable tools; review all device documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Notify supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.

Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Work with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments. Also use standard office equipment such as telephone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.

Work in a production or air‑conditioned clean‑room manufacturing environment; require gowning attire to maintain a particle‑free environment. Low to moderate noise level. Minor exposure to chemicals. May work at a desk or workstation.

Activities require a significant amount of time standing and/or sitting at a workstation, walking to and from different workstations, and interaction with other assembly, inspection, engineering and production personnel. Significant use of hands and arms plus finger dexterity to lift, hold, insert, reach, point and otherwise use and operate instruments, devices and equipment, plus good eye‑hand coordination. Use of voice and hearing are important in discussions with other co‑workers. Requires clear vision (correctable) in reading instruments and devices, plus reading of blueprints, specifications, operation sheets/procedures, and related production documents. May on occasion lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Basic computer skill knowledge.

Working knowledge of GMP and ISO Standards preferred.

Ability to interpret and understand production documents and drawings to complete tasks.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $12.70 – $25.40 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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