Toolmaker II

A Day in the Life

The Engineering Development Services team is looking for a Toolmaker II. This is a technical position requiring base knowledge and 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.

In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. This role will require less than 10% of travel. Work is onsite a minimum of 4 days per week. This role’s job work hours are 1st shift.

• 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‑solve as needed
• Monitor and verify quality and safety according to Medtronic’s standards

• 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 gauge to set up 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 a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities

• 2‑year technical degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field
• Minimum of 3 years 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co‑workers.

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above. Roles below Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico) are $55,200.00 – $82,800.00. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for 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, and the global well‑being program Simple Steps.

All regular employees are eligible for 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, and capital accumulation plan (subject to IRS earning minimums). Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time and the employee stock purchase plan.

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,…