Machine Operator I, 3rd Shift

BioCT Innovation Commons; North Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a manufacturing associate in the United States to support production and ensure products meet quality and process requirements. You will operate light-duty equipment, perform basic setups, and assist with maintenance while contributing to a safe, quality-focused environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to work both independently and within a team to support Medtronic’s mission and production goals.

Qualifications

• 0 Years of Experience Required
• Experience with manufacturing, production, or machine operation preferred
• Familiarity with gauges, jigs, fixtures, or basic measurement and inspection tools
• Experience performing basic machine setup, adjustments, or routine equipment maintenance
• Familiarity with numerically controlled equipment
• Experience following standard operating procedures, quality requirements, or established manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently perform work requiring accuracy and close tolerances
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a manufacturing team

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and production equipment, such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills, punch presses, power brakes, shears, or saws.
• Perform basic machine setups and adjustments as required to support production.
• Assist with routine maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Inspect completed work using prescribed gauges, jigs, and fixtures to verify dimensional requirements and close tolerances.
• Operate numerically controlled equipment where applicable.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and verify product quality in accordance with established statistical process controls or other quality procedures.
• Follow established operating procedures and manufacturing requirements while supporting a safe, quality-focused work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Measurement tools

Quality procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Gauges and fixtures

CNC machinery

Machine maintenance

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Aug 2026

Careers 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 Life

In this role, you will operate and support manufacturing equipment used in production while helping ensure products meet established quality and process requirements. This is an opportunity to develop hands-on manufacturing skills while contributing to work that supports Medtronic's mission.

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

• Operate light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and production equipment, such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills, punch presses, power brakes, shears, or saws.
• Perform basic machine setups and adjustments as required to support production.
• Assist with routine maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Inspect completed work using prescribed gauges, jigs, and fixtures to verify dimensional requirements and close tolerances.
• Operate numerically controlled equipment where applicable.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and verify product quality in accordance with established statistical process controls or other quality procedures.
• Follow established operating procedures and manufacturing requirements while supporting a safe, quality-focused work environment.

Must Have: Required Qualifications

• 0 Years of Experience Required

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production, or machine operation environment.
• Experience operating or working around machine tools or manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with gauges, jigs, fixtures, or other basic measurement and inspection tools.
• Experience performing basic machine setup, adjustments, or routine equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with numerically controlled equipment.
• Experience following standard operating procedures, quality requirements, or established manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently perform work requiring accuracy and close tolerances.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

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 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$38,400.00 - $57,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.