Manufacturing Technician III (Maple Plain, MN)

Smith+Nephew•Maple Plain, MN

20h•$57,000 - $85,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As part of the Integrity Orthopaedics team, Smith+Nephew’s latest acquisition, you will join us as a Manufacturing Technician III and play a key role in supporting the production of implantable medical devices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, high-performing team where your hands-on technical expertise will directly impact our mission to restore people’s bodies and their abilities. Integrity Orthopaedics transformed soft tissue repair with a patented, FDA-cleared system designed to improve surgical fixation and long-term healing in rotator cuff repair. Now part of Smith+Nephew, we are expanding production to support a broader commercial launch and drive operational excellence across the organization. What will you be doing? Setting up and qualifying production equipment fixtures and tooling to ensure reliable operation Developing and executing preventative maintenance and calibration schedules Troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues efficiently to minimize downtime Supporting process development and validation through structured testing Maintaining spare parts and materials for equipment and facility needs Documenting maintenance, calibration, testing, and validation activities in line with regulatory and company requirements Training colleagues on proper equipment and fixture operation Ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized production environment Performing general facility maintenance and coordinating external contractors Identifying and addressing potential facility hazards Supporting facility layout changes, moves, and other cross-functional operational needs.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or similar (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
6+ years of experience in medical device or other high-reliability regulated manufacturing environments, including direct support of equipment in FDA/ISO regulated operations
Hands-on experience with equipment validation and structured troubleshooting
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (calipers, pin gauges, optical comparator)
Working knowledge of MS Office
Good teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated commitment to company values
Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to develop assembly processes for medical devices
Capability to use equipment such as microscope, mechanical assembly tooling & fixtures, and hand tools
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Ability to wear cleanroom clothing and work in a cleanroom environment as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean manufacturing, SPC, and DOE preferred
Experience with mechanical assembly; injection molding, laser welding, and packaging experience preferred
CAD experience for tooling and fixture design preferred

Responsibilities

Setting up and qualifying production equipment fixtures and tooling to ensure reliable operation
Developing and executing preventative maintenance and calibration schedules
Troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues efficiently to minimize downtime
Supporting process development and validation through structured testing
Maintaining spare parts and materials for equipment and facility needs
Documenting maintenance, calibration, testing, and validation activities in line with regulatory and company requirements
Training colleagues on proper equipment and fixture operation
Ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized production environment
Performing general facility maintenance and coordinating external contractors
Identifying and addressing potential facility hazards
Supporting facility layout changes, moves, and other cross-functional operational needs