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A Day in the Life

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

A Machinist is responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining a variety of machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure products meet exact measurements and quality standards. Machinists perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary adjustments to optimize machine performance. They may also collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve manufacturing processes and uphold safety and compliance standards throughout all stages of production.

4th shift - Saturday and Sunday 5:30 am- 5:30 pm and 2 day during the week 3rd shift

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• May modify numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Recommended basic job knowledge of production-related systems and procedures.
0 years of experience required.

Nice to have:

• Experience with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Understanding of blueprint reading and basic GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in a manufacturing environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer literacy for entering data or operating machine interfaces
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production setting
• Willingness to work flexible shifts or overtime as needed
• Eagerness to participate in ongoing training and development

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
 

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.