Senior Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Anticipated hourly range: $19.20 per hour - $30.25 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/27/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:00am – 3:30pm (overtime on Fridays based on business nee ds)

Locatio n: Wabasha, MN

What Machine Operation contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty bench and floor-type machine tools, and automation equipment
• Set up and adjust machining machines, and perform maintenance on machines
• Check work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances
• Handle machines that may be numerically controlled
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor with or without accommodation

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2-4 years related work experience and/or training, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with limited supervision.
• Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.