Toolmaker II

Location: Minneapolis

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Jun 2026

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

The Engineering Development Services team is looking for a Toolmaker II. This is a technical position requiring base knowledge experience in programming, setting up and running all types of machinery related to the machining industry. Must be able to read and interpret drawings and apply knowledge, experience, know-how, ingenuity and innovation to produce/manufacture required machined components. These components can be from simple to very complex.

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 are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

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

* Program and run various CNC vertical machining centers, manual grinders, lathes and secondary operation equipment

* Prepare machine tool fixtures by analyzing drawings, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications

* Use a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments to compute dimensions and determine tolerances

* Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions, revising designs, and problem solves as needed

* Monitor and verify quality and safety according to Medtronic's standards

The job work hours are: 1st shift

Nice to Have

* 3+ years of experience in the manufacture of gages, tools, fixtures, or related machining

* Vertical CNC machining center experience including 3 axis

* Manual machine experience including mills, lathes and grinders

* Tool and Die apprenticeship certification or equivalent formal training

* Understands cutting tool geometry and applications

* Reads and comprehends advanced drawings with GD&T

* Use surface plate, sine plates, and height gage to setup and verify work

* Ability to conceptualize and sketch tools, fixtures, and gages

* Good interpersonal skills

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude

* Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities

Must Have:

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

* 2 year technical degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field

* Minimum of 3 years of experience of relevant experience

* Base knowledge in programming using CAD/CAM software

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.

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