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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Sep 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 As a Toolmaker I at Medtronic, you will help support the reliable production of life-changing medical technologies by building, repairing, and maintaining the precision tooling used in our manufacturing operations. In this entry-level role, you will work with tooling, fixtures, gauges, jigs, molds, and machine components while developing your technical skills alongside experienced colleagues.
You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to help ensure tooling meets established safety, quality, and performance standards. 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 (First Shift) 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: Manufacture, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, molds, and machine components. Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and CAD models to complete assigned work. Operate manual machine-shop equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses. Use precision measuring instruments to inspect completed work and verify compliance with dimensional and quality requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance and assist with troubleshooting tooling and production equipment. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to address production needs and support continuous-improvement initiatives. Document tooling repairs, modifications, maintenance activities, and inventory accurately. Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Identify tooling concerns and communicate potential quality, safety, or production issues to the appropriate team members. Must Have: Minimum Requirements No minimum education requirement. No prior experience required. Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements Basic mechanical aptitude and an interest in developing toolmaking and machining skills. Ability to follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and established work practices.
Technical school, apprenticeship, or vocational training in tool and die, machining, or a related field. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, or technical specifications. Familiarity with machining practices, tooling materials, or measurement techniques. Exposure to precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges. Exposure to CNC machining.
Experience supporting fixture modifications or tooling improvements. Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or 5S principles. Basic computer skills, including experience documenting work or using work-order systems. 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.
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