Extrusion Operator II - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Extrusion Operator II supports the extrusion function by producing miniature, precision plastic tubing to established quality standards and production requirements. The role sets up and operates plastic extrusion equipment and supports the process from material preparation and equipment setup through production, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and equipment qualification. The operator also partners with engineering on extrusion tooling, equipment, and materials, and supports qualification activities. This position is based at Medtronic’s Nathan Lane facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, and is onsite at least five days per week.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of related experience, including practical experience and/or applicable training or certification.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools, gained through experience, training, education, or certification.
- No minimum education requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plastic extrusion equipment and processes.
- Experience with precision tubing manufacturing.
- Knowledge of extrusion tooling, screw and tool design, and resin characteristics.
- Experience with temperature controls, automated feedback loops, and downstream extrusion equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting or maintaining extrusion equipment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate plastic extrusion equipment to manufacture miniature, precision tubing to established quality standards.
- Perform in-process and final inspections using measurement tools, including calipers, rulers, metric scales, gauges, optical comparators, and laser micrometers.
- Prepare extrusion materials, including drying them to specifications and mixing, blending, or coloring raw materials as required.
- Monitor extrusion processes using knowledge of resin characteristics, temperature control, automated feedback loops, and screw and tool design.
- Operate ancillary downstream equipment, including burst testers and slickers.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on extrusion equipment.
- Support engineering in developing extrusion tooling, equipment, and materials.
- Write and execute equipment qualifications for new or modified tooling and equipment, documenting that operations meet established parameters.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance/reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Incentive plans for all regular employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for all regular employees.
- Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for all regular employees.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for all regular employees.
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for all regular employees.
- Capital Accumulation Plan for vice presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
