We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 May 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.  Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Extrusion Operator III to join our team in Danvers, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and optimizing extrusion-related processes in a highly regulated medical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 

 

3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6:15am

Key Responsibilities: 

 

• Sets up and operates plastic extrusion equipment to manufacture miniature, precision tubing to established quality standards to meet production demands. 
• Assists engineering team in development of extrusion tooling, equipment and material. 
• Knows process of screw and tool design, resin characteristics, temperature control, automated feedback loops, and ancillary downstream equipment such as burst testers and slickers. 
• Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts maintenance on extrusion equipment. 
• Ensures materials necessary for extrusions are dried to specifications. 
• Mixes, blends, or colors raw materials as required. 
• Writes and executes equipment qualifications on all new or modified tooling or equipment to test and qualify items and provide documented proof that operations are within established parameters. 

Qualifications  

Required Knowledge and Experience: High School Diploma and minimum of 4 years of experience.

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications  

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. 
• Strong understanding of equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. 
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and adhere to strict hygiene protocols. 
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment. 
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. 

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A 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 plan