Production Specialist II (Days)

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.

About Abbott

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Westbrook , ME currently has an opportunity for a Production Specialist II.

In this role, you will perform the work required for the assembly of components, devices, and/or the final product depending on the trade assigned.

 
WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Works with highly automated, high volume production equipment assembling components, devices, and/or the final product
• Works cross functionally with Maintenance and Engineering as required to accomplish production goals and through-put initiatives
• Improves production process as part of a team (safety, scrap, productivity and downtime)
• Coordinates with Production Team and Maintenance to execute change-overs as dictated by schedule or requested by Management getting Maintenance support as needed.
• Escalates machine and production related issues and concerns proactively to mitigate unplanned downtime
• Responsible for ensuring run settings and production outputs are clearly and accurately recorded through batch records and other quality documentation
• May be subject to call back or extended hours as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Prior Machine Operation experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of GMP and how it applies to specific responsibilities and manufacturing operations.

Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of medical device manufacturing.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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