Trainer _ Second Shift

Cardiac Rhythm Technologies Training Specialist

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

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and 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 you dream of.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program, and 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.

This position works out of our Minnetonka location in the Cardiac Rhythm Technologies division.

Main Purpose of Role:

Under general supervision, performs on-the-job, skill, and classroom training in assembly and production areas. Participates in the development and implementation of new training programs and may introduce new processes and sequences for manufacturing areas. Maintains rosters of training progress, examination as well as certification records, and, in addition, may monitor trainees. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel.

What You'll Work On:

• Provides instructional training and support for multiple processes.
• Supports the development and administration of various training programs.
• Contacts attendees and department representatives about training programs.
• Partners with appropriate Engineering personnel in developing process yield improvement plans.
• Performs regular process audits.
• Participates in the development or improvement of process work instructions.
• Reviews and recommends procedural changes.
• Maintains required records and assures operator compliance.
• Participates in the debugging of new automated assembly programs.
• Develops high level of proficiency in Manufacturing Execution System issues.
• Performs direct manufacturing operations.
• May set-up/utilize special test equipment.
• Notifies the department manager of the need to replenish supplies.
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems.
• Supports all Company initiatives.
• Complies with FDA regulations and other regulatory requirements.

Shift:

Second Shift M-Th 3:30 PM 2:00 AM

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum 4 years related experience in the assembly of digital and analog circuitry/devices.
• Academic and/or in-house courses in project management, leadership, training, Continuous Improvement, and various technical applications are highly desired.
• Formal training in assembly techniques; experience with assembling manufactured items in a related facility are highly desired.
• Must be able to demonstrate comprehensive product assembly techniques, related process knowledge, plus a mastery of appropriate skill sets.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination is required.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Must be able to demonstrate use of standard hand tools used in the assembly of bio-instruments/bio-devices.
• Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Incumbents are required to have demonstrated spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, organizational skills, and a familiarity with standard manufacturing/office equipment and procedures.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required.
• The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.
• The demonstrated ability to provide constructive input/feedback to trainees and all levels of employees is also required.
• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential.
• Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability to work overtime is also required.
• Must have the ability to lift on occasion up to approximately twenty-five pounds.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Beginning knowledge of Excel Required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel preferred.

The base pay for this position is $17.55 $35.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.