Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

Medtronic•Warsaw, IN

4d•$43,200 - $64,800•Onsite

About The Position

Join Medtronic’s Surgical Innovations Manufacturing team at its Warsaw, Indiana manufacturing facility. The team develops advanced surgical instruments and solutions intended to support surgeons and improve patient outcomes. This is an onsite role, with a stated minimum of five onsite days per week. The Machine Operator II operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment used in manufacturing and packaging. Equipment may include laser etchers, shrink-wrap machines, packaging sealers, blasting cabinets, shot-peening equipment, non-sterile packaging baggers, drills, punch presses, power brakes, shears, and saws. The role may also involve setting up machines, making adjustments, performing maintenance, checking work with gauges and fixtures, and monitoring quality. Some machines may be numerically controlled. The employee must be able to gown and work in a sterile clean-room environment. The position requires basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply-chain operations and at least one year of related experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification. No minimum education requirement is stated. The U.S. salary range is $43,200 to $64,800, and the position is eligible for the Operations Incentive Plan. Medtronic describes a range of benefits and compensation programs; eligibility for specific benefits depends on employee status and hours worked.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply-chain operational procedures, systems, and tools, gained through experience and/or relevant training, education, or certifications.
At least 1 year of related experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
Ability to gown up and work in a sterile clean-room environment.
No minimum education requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating light-duty manufacturing or machining equipment in a regulated production environment.
Familiarity with basic machine setup, minor adjustments, and routine preventive maintenance.
Experience working with numerically controlled or CNC equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings.
Knowledge of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.
Understanding of statistical process control, in-process inspection, and quality documentation practices.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain close tolerances and high quality standards.
Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or 5S initiatives.
Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to identify equipment or process issues early.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

Operate light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment, including manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Gown and work in a sterile clean-room environment.
Set up machining machines, make adjustments, and perform machine maintenance as applicable.
Check work using prescribed gauges, jigs, and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Operations Incentive Plan (short-term incentive).
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 regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for regular employees.
Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for regular employees.
Employee Assistance Program for regular employees.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for regular employees.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.