We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Mar 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
At Medtronic, we act boldly, compete to win, move with speed, foster belonging, and deliver results-the right way. This is the Medtronic Mindset, defining how we work and what we value. Our brand is rooted in action, and every team member plays a vital role in bringing our culture to life.
We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide.
You will be a part of a dedicated, experienced, and high-performing team at our Grand Rapids, MI site. At this facility, the assembler role is responsible for the day-to-day production and packaging of components used in our medical devices.
Available Shifts include:
1st Shift: 6:30am-2:30pm M-F
2nd Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm M-F
3rd Shift: 10:30pm-6:30am Su-Thurs
Weekend Shift: 6:30am-6:30pm or 6:30pm-6:30am Sundays and Saturdays
Mandatory overtime is required on Saturdays .
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
You will be working in a clean room manufacturing environment that requires you to wear personal protective equipment including eyewear, hair net and protective gowning.
Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations.
Works from visual aids, method layouts, diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets and written or verbal assembly instructions.
Sets initial layouts, and uses a variety of tools to prepare product(s).
Make continuity checks on work in process and completed.
May conduct quality inspections on processing lines in accordance with quality specifications.
May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
Operate microscopes as needed.
Alternate between standing and sitting throughout shift
Required Knowledge and Experience:
No prior experience required; comprehensive training will be provided.
Ability to read and write in English in order to understand work instructions, safety protocols, and communicate effectively within the team.
Nice to Have:
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
Previous experience with assembly work
Experience working in medical device manufacturing
Background in automotive manufacturing or related industries
Strong mathematical skills for measurement and quality checks
Excellent hand dexterity for detailed assembly tasks
Willingness and flexibility to support different production areas as needed
In addition to contributing to the Medtronic mission, you'll also be investing in your career! This is a full time, benefits eligible, direct hire opportunity. You'd be employed directly by Medtronic, not by a staffing agency. Our generous benefits package includes:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays: 10 per year
Annual bonus plan: 5% targeted annual bonus, +/- dependent on performance
Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period (you're eligible as of your first day of work!)
Educational opportunities: Bachelors degree opportunities paid at 100% by Medtronic. Tuition reimbursement opportunities. Career and professional development opportunities.
Paid family and medical leave
Paid maternity and parental leave
Matching charitable gifts and volunteer benefits to help causes you care about!
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$34,000.00 - $51,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).
The starting base rate of pay for this position and location is $18.50 per hour. The base rate is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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 Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .
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
