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Manufacturing Maintenance Apprentice - 3rd Shift

Medtronic
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2025
💰 $64,800/yr

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Jul 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

Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

  • Are you mechanically and electronically inclined?
  • Are you interested in a career in manufacturing maintenance?
  • Do you want to get paid to gain industry experience while taking courses to earn certificates in Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals and Industrial Maintenance?

Join the Medtronic Maintenance Apprenticeship Program!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in maintenance? If you answered yes to the questions above, we want you for our Medtronic Maintenance Apprenticeship this fall.

Manufacturing Maintenance Tech I - 3rd Shift

Program Overview:

  • Duration: Approximately 2 years
  • Work Hours: 20-30 hours per week, with the option to work up to 40 hours per week
  • Location: Boulder manufacturing site
  • Course Hours: 262.5 hours of coursework throughout the program

What You'll Do:

  • Work alongside a journey worker who will mentor you and track your progress through 39 on-the-job competencies.
  • Gain hands-on experience and valuable skills in maintenance.

Post-Program Opportunities:

  • Upon successful completion of the program and based on business needs, you'll be eligible for full-time positions on one of three shifts at the Boulder site.

SHIFT/HOURS: Generally during the third shift hours are 10:45 pm - 6:45 am, but ultimately dependent on when certain courses are offered each semester.

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

  • Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs on line manufacturing or plant equipment.
  • Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
  • Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
  • Uses a variety of hand, power, and test tools and equipment.
  • May redesign optical, vacuum, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems for incorporation on existing manufacturing equipment.
  • May estimate labor and equipment costs and prepare requisitions as required.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • 0 years of experience required.
  • Requires high school diploma or GED

Nice to Have:

  • Practiced knowledge and understanding of electricity, electronics, controls, sensors
  • Practiced knowledge and understanding of ladder logic, basic PLC functions
  • Practiced knowledge and understanding of motors, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and lubricants
  • Practiced knowledge and understanding of laser welding

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 plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

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