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Cook Group

Cook Group

Medical devices for minimally invasive care

Manufacturing Operator

Full-TimeDeadline 1/5/27
$16/hr
Mid
Bloomington, IN, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Applicants must have a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or be participating in a Cook-sponsored program to obtain one.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must be able to read and comprehend manufacturing instructions in English.
  • Applicants must be able to sit or stand for extended periods during the shift and perform frequent repetitive motion.
  • Applicants must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Applicants must work in moderate to occasionally loud noise exposure.
  • Applicants must use required attire and personal protective equipment within Controlled Manufacturing Areas.
  • Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble a variety of medical devices according to written specifications and manufacturing instructions, in compliance with the Cook Quality Policy Manual and Quality Management Systems.
  • Complete quality work at accepted departmental production rates.
  • Work independently or in a team-based setting.
  • Interact effectively and professionally with people throughout various levels of the global organization.
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation.
  • Read, comprehend, and follow product specifications, manufacturing instructions, and drawings.
  • Work with small, intricate parts and identify components using catalog descriptions.
  • Use various tools and machines, including razor blades, hole punches, and tabletop grinders.
  • Build products by performing tasks such as cutting, flaring, tipping, sideporting, gluing, and bonding.
  • Set up and operate various production machines.
  • Use measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Count and perform simple arithmetic additions and subtractions.
  • Perform constant visual inspection for obvious product non-conformances.
  • Verify raw materials when required.
  • Report quality problems or findings to management.
  • Use a magnifying device when required.
  • Work with chemicals such as adhesives, acetone, talcum powder, and isopropyl alcohol.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

About the company

Cook Group develops and manufactures medical devices, focusing on minimally invasive technologies that help hospitals perform procedures without open surgery. Its products, from catheters and wire guides to a broad range of specialized devices, are designed to be used in interventional procedures across cardiology, urology, gastroenterology, and more. The company differentiates itself through long-term, family-owned leadership and a vast portfolio of over 16,000 products, with a global reach to about 135 countries and strong clinical support for clinicians. Its goal is to provide reliable technologies and services that advance minimally invasive care and improve patient outcomes.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • September 2, 2026 emissions target cuts scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gases 35% by 2035.
  • June 2026 launches of Volante and SureTome expanded U.S. and Canadian endoscopy revenues.
  • Canadian system modernization went live July 2, 2026, improving ordering and billing accuracy.

What critics are saying

  • FDA classified Cook's sizing catheter recall as Class I on May 5, 2026.
  • August 2026 FDA recalls show process-control failures across wire guides and liver access sets.
  • MDL 2570's 6,537 pending IVC filter cases threaten Cook's core implant franchise.

What makes Cook Group unique

  • Cook Medical's 16,000-product portfolio spans cardiology, urology, and gastroenterology across 135 countries.
  • The Cook family still owns it, enabling patient-first capital allocation over quarterly pressure.
  • Siemens partnership on SIR 2026 positions Cook in image-guided interventional MRI procedures.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Indiana Public Media
Jan 8th, 2024
Cook Group selling off biotech company in West Lafayette

The Cook Group is selling Cook Biotech, a life sciences company based in West Lafayette, to RTI Surgical.

Cook Group
Jan 8th, 2024
Cook Group announces sale of West Lafayette's Cook Biotech to RTI Surgical

Bloomington, Ind. - In the latest of a series of strategic decisions aligned to its 5-year vision, Cook Group announced today that RTI Surgical will acquire Cook Biotech, a Cook life sciences company based in West Lafayette, Ind.

CFC Properties
Jan 6th, 2023
Jim Murphy retiring from CFC Properties after 35 years; Ron Walker promoted to president

Cook Group announced today that Jim Murphy will be retiring from his role as president of CFC Properties in May 2023 after 35 years of service.