Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift
Danaher · New Brighton, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Danaher (pharma & life sciences) in New Brighton, MN. In this role, you will have the opportunity to.
- They ask for
- 70+ years
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 958 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 3+)
Typical $74k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 58%
- CNC 37%
- Tooling 32%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 26%
- Machining 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Danaher in New Brighton
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Full description from DanaherAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- ◆Follow precise Standard Operating and Quality Procedures to build sensors
- ◆Assemble sensor cassettes on a team using semi-automated machinery
- ◆Continuously Inspect for quality during assembly process
The essential
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- ✓Medical device manufacturing environment
- ✓Continuous Improvement
Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
The hourly range for this role is $20 - $21/hr. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com .
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Radiometer, life comes first. Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. As a global leader and pioneer in acute care diagnostics for over 70 years, we streamline diagnostic workflows, empowering healthcare professionals to focus on what truly matters—caring for critically ill patients. We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact with your unique perspective, driving us forward in improving patient care.
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The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for assembling sensor cassette assemblies ensuring all safety requirements, process procedures and quality procedures are being followed.
This position reports to the Value Stream Supervisor and is part of the Sensors Value Stream located in New Brighton, MN and will be On-Site role.
of the job include
- •High School diploma
- •Must be able to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift
- •Ability to follow written work instructions in English