Machine Set-up Operator 1st shift

About the Organization

Vital Path is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high‑quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees’ impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Join Vital Path in Maplewood as a Machine Set‑Up Operator – 1st shift!

The Machine Set‑Up Operator is responsible for setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and operating production equipment to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role ensures machines are properly configured to meet production specifications, quality standards, and operational efficiency targets. In addition to performing machine set‑ups and changeovers, the operator actively operates equipment during production runs, monitors performance, addresses process issues, and supports continuous improvement efforts to maximize uptime and throughput.

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our Vital Path Maplewood, MN location.
• Shift: First Shift Monday‑Thursday 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
• Vital Path does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

• Perform machine set‑ups and changeovers according to production schedules.
• Configure equipment settings, tooling, and machine parameters.
• Verify machine readiness prior to production start‑up.
• Operate production equipment to meet production schedule after set‑up completion.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings as needed.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues following standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and equipment checks, including but not limited to performance lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, and minor part replacement.
• Complete required production, quality, and maintenance documentation. Ability to read technical drawings including product specifications, material specifications, and workers orders.
• Conduct in‑process inspections to ensure product quality.
• Communicate equipment issues, downtime, or production concerns.
• Maintain compliance with safety and operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Train others as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment safely.

• Two‑year associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with braiders, coilers, laser welders, oven and reflow machines preferred.

• The hourly rate is $24.00 – $27.00. The posted hourly range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity.
• This position is eligible to earn an annual performance bonus based on meeting Vital Path’s bonus performance plan.

• Comprehensive, low‑cost health and dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Supplemental insurances (short‑term disability, AD&D, life insurance, MN paid family & medical leave, and more).
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Minnesota earned sick & safe time.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Vital Path is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work‑related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. Vital Path participates in E‑Verify.

This position is currently accepting applications.