Quality Technician/Manufacturing Technician

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.

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.

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.

Please refer the Job description for details