Quality Technician/Manufacturing Technician position at Abbott.| Ireland

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Abbott Quality Technician/Manufacturing Technician

Experience: 4-years

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Ireland - Clon..........Ireland

JOB DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Ireland In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946. Please note any offer of employment for this position is   conditional upon the successful completion   of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company. Vascular Division Clonmel Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular Clonmel is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices Manufactured in Clonmel includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies– These devices are designed to treat heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions. Abbott Vascular Clonmel is the largest Abbott Manufacturing facility in Ireland focusing on both manufacturing and research and development of next generation vascular products. We are currently on the look out for both Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Technicians. As the Quality Technician, you will: Assist engineering in providing manufacturing support by reviewing and analysing data to determine manufacturing issues and trends. You may also train operators on processes and engineering changes, and perform operator certification on-the-job training and testing. Resolve and prevent manufacturing issues by assisting engineering in determining root cause and implementing corrective and preventative action. Review and disposition non-conforming material by utilising quality tools and by developing knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures. Develop and implements process improvements by assisting engineering in researching and validating changes in processes/equipment and test methods to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time per established procedures. Support process development during new product introduction by defining traceability and inspection requirements, developing statistical process control criteria, developing manufacturing instructions, and creating training sheets and certifications. Provide input to engineering, qualification, and validation studies and reports by collecting, compiling, measuring, organising and recording data, and by writing procedures. May keep lab notebook. EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES - QUALITY TECHNICIAN: (Education/ Experience) National Framework of Qualifications level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. Utilises/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. (Cognitive Skills) Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures. Assists in the design, development, evaluation or modification of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans. Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods. (Influence/Leadership) Mentor less senior employees in work group and offer counsel. Leads cross functional teams to resolve technical issues as required. Establishes effective channels of communication cross shift, site and functional groups. (Planning/Organisation) Plans and organises non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments. (Decision Making/Impact) Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions. Understands organisational structure and positions of key employees. Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with the company and employees involved with specific product lines and services. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents. (Communication) Regularly presents findings to cross-functional teams and begins to win support for ideas. Can adequately write procedures and product disposition documentation that may be presented to external auditing bodies. (Supervision Received) Limited supervision. Receives no instruction on routine work and general instruction on new lines of work or special assignments. As the Manufacturing Technician, you will: Observe and comply with all safety rules and regulations. This includes Quality Systems Registrars (QSR) and International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Standards. Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing related issues. Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary. Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure. Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures. Certify manufacturing associates in the production processes. Evaluate and order necessary equipment, tools and fixtures. EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES - MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN: (Experience/Education) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Applies limited knowledge of basic technical concepts and practices and a basic understanding of product or systems fundamentals. Utilises basic knowledge of numerical and/or statistical data and computer software programs to resolve routine problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. (Cognitive Skills) Performs routine technical tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions. Performs routine set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of certain area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Assignments require limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes. (Planning/Organisation) Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritisation of tasks. (Decision Making/Impact) Solves problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of well-defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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