Assembler I

Medtronic; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in West Valley City, Utah is seeking an Assembler I to support the production of medical devices in a cleanroom environment. This onsite role runs Monday through Thursday 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and adherence to procedures to ensure safe, effective products.

Responsibilities include assembling, labeling, documenting activities, and following FDA and quality standards, with collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow written work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret simple mechanical drawings and production documentation.
• Ability to perform precision assembly with manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, microscope use and light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, package, and label medical devices per process instructions and quality requirements.
• Read and follow production schedules and work instructions to meet goals.
• Read lot history records and production documents; maintain accurate records.
• Operate in quality system requirements, including FDA regulations and international standards.
• Identify issues and communicate them to supervisors; support problem-solving with teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Microscope use

English literacy

Reading drawings

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Sep 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeThe Neurovascular business develops technologies used in the treatment of stroke and other vascular conditions affecting the brain. As part of the Manufacturing team, the Assembler I role supports the production of medical devices that are used in patient care around the world.This position is based in West Valley City, Utah and is an onsite role working Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No travel is required.Assembler I team members perform precision assembly of medical devices in a cleanroom environment using microscopes and specialized tools. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and adherence to manufacturing procedures and quality standards to support the production of safe and effective products.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssemble, package, and label medical devices in accordance with manufacturing process instructions, quality requirements, and company procedures.Follow production schedules and work instructions to meet manufacturing goals and customer demand.Read and interpret lot history records, work instructions, and basic mechanical drawings.Document manufacturing activities and maintain accurate production records.Operate within applicable quality system requirements, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and international standards.Identify manufacturing issues or discrepancies and communicate them to supervisors or appropriate support teams.Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality personnel to support problem-solving and process improvement activities.Contribute to a team-oriented work environment by supporting coworkers and promoting effective communication.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Ability to read, write, and speak English.Basic math skills and ability to follow written work instructions.Ability to read and interpret simple mechanical drawings and production documentation.Ability to perform precision assembly work requiring manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, microscope use, and light lifting.Preferred QualificationsPrevious medical device manufacturing experience.Prior assembly experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.Experience working in a cleanroom environment.Experience following detailed manufacturing procedures and documenting production activities.Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing operations.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. 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