Extrusion Operator II - 1st Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Nov 2026

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A Day in the Life

This manufacturing role supports the extrusion function, producing miniature, precision plastic tubing to established quality standards and production requirements. The Extrusion Operator also partners with engineering on extrusion tooling, equipment, materials, and equipment qualification activities.

This position is located at the Nathan Lane facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, United States.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed 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.

The Extrusion Operator sets up and operates plastic extrusion equipment used to manufacture miniature, precision tubing. This role supports the extrusion process from material preparation and equipment setup through production, quality inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and equipment qualification.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plastic extrusion equipment to manufacture miniature, precision tubing to established quality standards.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of precision tubing using measurement tools, including calipers, rulers, metric scales, gauges, optical comparators, and laser micrometers.
• Prepare extrusion materials, including drying materials to specifications and mixing, blending, or coloring raw materials as required.
• Monitor extrusion processes using knowledge of resin characteristics, temperature control, automated feedback loops, and screw and tool design.
• Operate ancillary downstream equipment, including burst testers and slickers.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on extrusion equipment.
• Support engineering in the development of extrusion tooling, equipment, and materials.
• Write and execute equipment qualifications for new or modified tooling and equipment, documenting that operations meet established parameters.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience, including practical experience and/or applicable training or certification.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools gained through experience, training, education, or certification.
• No minimum education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plastic extrusion equipment and processes.
• Experience with precision tubing manufacturing.
• Knowledge of extrusion tooling, screw and tool design, and resin characteristics.
• Experience with temperature controls, automated feedback loops, and downstream extrusion equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting or maintaining extrusion equipment.

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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