Machine Operator I, 3rd Shift
Medtronic
- Location
- North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 106 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
About this role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 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 In this role, you will operate and support manufacturing equipment used in production while helping ensure products meet established quality and process requirements. This is an opportunity to develop hands-on manufacturing skills while contributing to work that supports Medtronic's mission. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Operate light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and production equipment, such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills, punch presses, power brakes, shears, or saws. Perform basic machine setups and adjustments as required to support production. Assist with routine maintenance of machines and equipment. Inspect completed work using prescribed gauges, jigs, and fixtures to verify dimensional requirements and close tolerances. Operate numerically controlled equipment where applicable. Monitor manufacturing processes and verify product quality in accordance with established statistical process controls or other quality procedures. Follow established operating procedures and manufacturing requirements while supporting a safe, quality-focused work environment. Must Have:
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production, or machine operation environment . Experience operating or working around machine tools or manufacturing equipment . Familiarity with gauges, jigs, fixtures, or other basic measurement and inspection tools . Experience performing basic machine setup, adjustments, or routine equipment maintenance . Familiarity with numerically controlled equipment . Experience following standard operating procedures, quality requirements, or established manufacturing processes . Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently perform work requiring accuracy and close tolerances . Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a manufacturing team. 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