Medical Machine Operator
Minnesota Jobs, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Plastic Injection Machine Operator
This role focuses on operating plastic injection and related machinery to produce high-volume medical components, including diabetic needles, in a clean room environment. You will handle tiny metal and plastic parts, perform precise needle insert setups, inspect parts for quality, and complete required documentation while following detailed work orders and strict quality standards.
Responsibilities
Operate plastic injection and related production machines that manufacture diabetic needles and other small medical components.
Set small needles onto metal tabs or into holes on insert machines, similar to threading a needle, ensuring accurate placement every time.
Remove parts from automatic machines, sort them, and perform visual and basic dimensional inspections to confirm they meet quality standards.
Work with small metal and plastic components in a high-volume environment, maintaining consistent speed and accuracy.
Follow detailed work orders, production instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure correct setup and operation of each machine.
Use microscopes or magnification tools as needed to inspect tiny components and detect defects.
Label parts and packaging accurately and complete all required production and quality documentation in a timely and legible manner.
Maintain a clean room work area, following gowning requirements including gown, bonnet, and safety glasses, and comply with all clean room regulations.
Rotate between different machines and workstations, adapting to tasks that involve both sitting and standing throughout the shift.
Monitor equipment during operation, identify obvious issues, and escalate concerns to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Work Environment
You will work in a clean room regulated environment that requires wearing a gown, bonnet, and safety glasses, while still allowing personal items such as makeup and jewelry. The facility operates plastic injection molding and other industrial machinery to produce medical components, with a noticeable but well-ventilated plastic resin smell. The atmosphere is laid back yet very quality conscious, with a strong emphasis on following procedures and maintaining cleanliness. The role is based in the plastics division and involves rotating between different machines; some assignments require standing for most of an 8-hour period, while others allow more sitting. You will receive thorough training on every machine and process, supporting a rotation-style workflow. The schedule runs from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a rotating pattern of two days on, two days off, three days on, then two days off, providing extended periods of time off within each cycle.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vadnais Heights, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry
from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
This role focuses on operating plastic injection and related machinery to produce high-volume medical components, including diabetic needles, in a clean room environment. You will handle tiny metal and plastic parts, perform precise needle insert setups, inspect parts for quality, and complete required documentation while following detailed work orders and strict quality standards.
Responsibilities
Operate plastic injection and related production machines that manufacture diabetic needles and other small medical components.
Set small needles onto metal tabs or into holes on insert machines, similar to threading a needle, ensuring accurate placement every time.
Remove parts from automatic machines, sort them, and perform visual and basic dimensional inspections to confirm they meet quality standards.
Work with small metal and plastic components in a high-volume environment, maintaining consistent speed and accuracy.
Follow detailed work orders, production instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure correct setup and operation of each machine.
Use microscopes or magnification tools as needed to inspect tiny components and detect defects.
Label parts and packaging accurately and complete all required production and quality documentation in a timely and legible manner.
Maintain a clean room work area, following gowning requirements including gown, bonnet, and safety glasses, and comply with all clean room regulations.
Rotate between different machines and workstations, adapting to tasks that involve both sitting and standing throughout the shift.
Monitor equipment during operation, identify obvious issues, and escalate concerns to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Work Environment
You will work in a clean room regulated environment that requires wearing a gown, bonnet, and safety glasses, while still allowing personal items such as makeup and jewelry. The facility operates plastic injection molding and other industrial machinery to produce medical components, with a noticeable but well-ventilated plastic resin smell. The atmosphere is laid back yet very quality conscious, with a strong emphasis on following procedures and maintaining cleanliness. The role is based in the plastics division and involves rotating between different machines; some assignments require standing for most of an 8-hour period, while others allow more sitting. You will receive thorough training on every machine and process, supporting a rotation-style workflow. The schedule runs from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a rotating pattern of two days on, two days off, three days on, then two days off, providing extended periods of time off within each cycle.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vadnais Heights, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry
from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.