We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 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

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: 

• 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.

Shifts Available:

• 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm Monday-Friday
• 3rd shift: 11pm-7am Sunday-Thursday

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Requires broad knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools gained through experience and/or relevant training, education, or certifications.

• Requires 3+ 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

• Experience with CNC Lathe/Mill

• Familiarity with machine controls, PLCs, or basic automation systems

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

• Strong understanding of GD&T and precision measurement tools

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and machine calibration

• Experience working with tight tolerances and high-precision parts

• Knowledge of tooling selection, fixture setup, and process optimization

• Prior experience supporting production lines or manufacturing equipment uptime

• Ability to train or mentor junior machinists or operators

• Strong communication skills for working with engineering, maintenance, and production teams

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices

• Experience documenting work instructions, setup procedures, or troubleshooting steps

• Comfort working in a regulated or quality-driven environment

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities

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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