Molding Maintenance Technician (Medical Devices)

Medtronic • Danvers, MA

87d • $65,600 - $98,400

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician IV to join our Operations Manufacturing Engineering Group in Danvers, MA. This role involves providing advanced technical support in manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, and process optimization to ensure high-quality production. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in molding machine setup, troubleshooting, mold maintenance, and auxiliary equipment operation, along with the ability to lead daily operations and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience in an FDA regulated environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Experience with quality inspection tools and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a technician in medical device manufacturing.
• Experience in injection molding operations, including machine troubleshooting, mold maintenance, and auxiliary equipment repair.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Technical certifications related to injection molding or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection molding machines to ensure consistent performance and adherence to established processes.
• Set up and adjust molding processes according to established parameters to achieve production goals.
• Provide technical support to engineers to improve cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety, and compliance in production processes.
• Monitor instruments and equipment, collect operating data, and assist in making on-line adjustments to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and resolve malfunctions in molding machines, molds, and electromechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Analyze and resolve deviations in instruments and control systems to identify and address root causes.
• Perform basic maintenance on molders, including molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment on time.
• Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment such as dryers, loaders, and temperature controllers.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure parts meet specifications and comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, and root-cause analyses to improve processes.
• Maintain and update process designs to optimize equipment and facility use while adhering to SOPs and GMPs.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts, establishing safety stocks for wear and tear.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Train, delegate, and review the work of junior team members, leading daily operations of the work team.
• Communicate with internal teams to provide technical updates and resolve operational challenges.

Benefits

• Base hourly rate plus quarterly Operations Incentive bonus targeted at 5%.
• PTO - 4 weeks / year.
• Paid holidays - 10 / year.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Fully subsidized Bachelor's degree programs with tuition paid up front.
• Paid family, medical, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED