Quality Inspector II - 1st Shift

Medtronic plc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Salt Lake City is seeking an entry-level Production Support role within our manufacturing and distribution operations. The position involves inspecting electronic units and assemblies using established methods, tools and blueprints to ensure quality and compliance.

You will work under moderate supervision, handling routine tasks, operating equipment, and contributing to line clearances and material removal between lots.

Qualifications

• Requires basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain procedures.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience; training may be included.

Responsibilities

• Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products.
• Uses various measuring devices and testing equipment.
• Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manufacturing knowledge

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Nov 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

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

• Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
• Uses various measuring devices and testing equipment.
• Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT CAREER STREAM

Provides support in manufacturing operations and/or distribution centers including assembly, machinery, processing, packaging, and/or distribution of company products. May set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities in machines, with higher levels recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes. May be involved in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

• Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor.
• Works under moderate supervision; with general supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions for new activities.
• Knows operating equipment and established operational procedures.
• Works on clerical assignments in distribution center that may require application of prior experience.
• Organizational Impact: Performs intermediate activities requiring judgment and decision-making in manufacturing/production operations or distribution center.
• Work consists of tasks that are typically routine.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems faced are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systems.
• May be required to highlight areas of concerns / problems in own job area.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates typically with internal contacts within and outside of immediate team.
• Obtains and provides information requiring some explanation or interpretation.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to new or entry level employees.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Requires basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools gained through experience and/or relevant training, education, or certifications.
• Requires 1+ years of related experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
• No minimum education requirement.
• 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-