Machinist III

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Sep 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.

You will join Medtronic’s Surgical Innovations Manufacturing team located in our Warsaw, IN manufacturing facility.

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• May modify numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

• 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm Monday-Friday
• 3rd shift: 11pm-7am Sunday-Thursday

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

• Requires broad knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools gained through experience and/or relevant training, education, or certifications.
• Requires 3+ years of related experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
• No minimum education requirement.

• Experience with CNC Lathe/Mill
• Familiarity with machine controls, PLCs, or basic automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of GD&T and precision measurement tools
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and machine calibration
• Experience working with tight tolerances and high-precision parts
• Knowledge of tooling selection, fixture setup, and process optimization
• Prior experience supporting production lines or manufacturing equipment uptime
• Ability to train or mentor junior machinists or operators
• Strong communication skills for working with engineering, maintenance, and production teams
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Experience documenting work instructions, setup procedures, or troubleshooting steps
• Comfort working in a regulated or quality-driven environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities

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 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…