Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Oct 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

• You will join Medtronic’s Surgical Innovations Manufacturing team located in our Warsaw, IN manufacturing facility.

We are the global pioneer of advanced surgical instruments. Together, we deliver intelligent solutions, inspiring confidence in surgeons to enhance patient outcomes today and tomorrow.​

We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare.

Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

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

• Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as laser etch, Shrink wrap, CEA packaging Sealers, blasting cabinets, Shot peening, non sterile packaging baggers, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws.
• Able to gown up and work in the sterile clean room environment.
• May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines.
• Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
• Some machines may be numerically controlled.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Must Have: Minimum Requirements
• To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
• 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.
• Nice to Have
• Previous experience operating light-duty manufacturing or machining equipment in a regulated production environment.
• Familiarity with basic machine setup, minor adjustments, and routine preventive maintenance.
• Experience working with numerically controlled or CNC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.
• Understanding of statistical process control, in-process inspection, and quality documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain close tolerances and high quality standards.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or 5S initiatives.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify equipment or process issues early.
• 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.
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• Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
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• If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
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