We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Aug 2025
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A Day in the Life
Medtronic is seeking an experienced Molding Technician IV to join our growing Injection Molding Group in Danvers, MA. This role involves providing advanced technical support in injection molding operations, troubleshooting, and process optimization to ensure high-quality production. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in molding machine setup, troubleshooting, mold maintenance, and auxiliary equipment operation, along with the ability to lead daily operations and mentor junior team members.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Primary Responsibilities will include:
Injection Molding Operations:
- Operate and maintain injection molding machines to ensure consistent performance and adherence to established processes.
- Set up and adjust molding processes according to established parameters to achieve production goals.
Technical Support:
- Provide technical support to engineers to improve cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety, and compliance in production processes.
- Monitor instruments and equipment, collect operating data, and assist in making on-line adjustments to ensure optimal performance.
Troubleshooting and Repairs:
- Diagnose and resolve malfunctions in molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime.
- Analyze and resolve deviations in instruments and control systems to identify and address root causes.
Mold Maintenance and Auxiliary Equipment:
- Perform basic maintenance on molds, including cleaning, inspection, and minor repairs.
- Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment such as dryers, loaders, and temperature controllers, ensuring they function effectively to support production.
Quality Assurance:
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure parts meet specifications and comply with safety and regulatory standards.
- Prepare reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, and root-cause analyses to improve processes.
Process Optimization:
- Maintain and update process designs to optimize equipment and facility use while adhering to SOPs and GMPs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Leadership and Collaboration:
- Train, delegate, and review the work of junior team members, leading daily operations of the work team.
- Communicate with internal teams to provide technical updates and resolve operational challenges.
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have!):
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in injection molding operations, including machine troubleshooting, mold maintenance, and auxiliary equipment repair.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
- Experience with quality inspection tools and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have; candidates with these will be prioritized):
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated industries.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Technical certifications related to injection molding or manufacturing processes.
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$68,800.00 - $103,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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