Extrusion Operator I

Careers that Change Lives



A Day in the Life

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

• Sets up and operates plastic extrusion equipment to manufacture miniature, precision tubing to established quality standards in order to meet production demands.
• Assists engineering team in development of extrusion tooling, equipment and material.
• Knows process of screw and tool design, resin characteristics, temperature control, automated feedback loops, and ancillary downstream equipment such as burst testers and slickers.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts maintenance on extrusion equipment.
• Ensures materials necessary for extrusions are dried to specifications.
• Mixes, blends, or colors raw materials as required.
• Writes and executes equipment qualifications on all new or modified tooling or equipment to test and qualify items and provide documented proof that operations are within established parameters.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• 0 years of experience required

Nice to Have



About Medtronic



Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)