Polygon Company
Manufactures composite materials for multiple markets
Medical Utility Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent GED/HSE is required.
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or medical production experience is preferred.
- The ability to read and understand work instructions, traveler paperwork, and labeling requirements is required.
- Basic math and measurement skills are required.
- The ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods is required.
- Manual dexterity is required for handling small parts and tools, with frequent reaching and continuous use of the hands and arms.
- The associate must be able to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use their hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight hours per shift.
- The associate must follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety and environmental regulations, including personal protective equipment usage and chemical handling.
- Operate and monitor composite manufacturing equipment, including chamfer, grinder, pad printing, and painting equipment.
- Handle raw materials and finished goods; prepare and label materials, components, and packaging according to traveler and lot control documentation, ensuring correct labeling and compliant storage.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and comply with medical manufacturing standards.
- Complete logs, labels, and data entries accurately for product traceability and process control.
- Inspect components for visual defects or irregularities and escalate issues to leads or quality personnel.
- Assist with inventory counts, Kanban restocking, and supply organization to support uninterrupted production.
- Perform housekeeping and 5S duties, including cleaning equipment, workstations, and production areas.
- Monitor and achieve established key performance indicators for production output, quality, efficiency, and safety compliance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and applicable medical quality systems, such as ISO 13485, is desirable.
- The ability to use micrometers, calipers, or other measuring tools is a plus.
About the company
1) What the company does: Polygon Company designs and manufactures composite materials and components for several industries. 2) How its products work: The company produces fiber-reinforced composite materials (using resins and fibers) that are formed into parts used in medical, electrical, fluid power, and construction equipment, providing strength and durability in demanding applications. 3) How it differs from competitors: It has a long history (since 1949) and positions itself as a world-class manufacturer focused on delivering superior value to customers across multiple markets. 4) The company’s goal: To provide reliable, value-driven composite solutions that meet the needs of its diverse markets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Walkerton, Indiana
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Walkerton investment lifts medical capacity 10x and adds 35 jobs.
- Polygon already ships 1.3 million precision medical components yearly, including surgical robotics parts.
- Recent investments target quality, digital production, and engineers for higher-margin medical growth.
What critics are saying
- Medical demand concentration rises toward 30% of sales, increasing exposure to OEM ordering swings.
- A 10x capacity build must fill 35 jobs by 2031 or equipment sits idle.
- Medtronic, Baxter, and Coloplast can switch suppliers if quality or delivery slips.
What makes Polygon Company unique
- Founded 1949, Polygon makes filament-wound composites for medical and industrial customers.
- Its tubing replaces stainless steel in surgical robotics and electrically isolated instruments.
- Walkerton expansion adds Swiss CNC, pultrusion, and advanced inspection for custom medical parts.
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Polygon to invest $4M to increase medical manufacturing capacity in Walkerton. Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 7:00 am News Release Polygon Company, a manufacturer of filament-wound composite components for medical device and industrial markets, announced a $4 million investment to expand and modernize its medical manufacturing operations in Walkerton, St. Joseph's County. The project increases Polygon's medical production capacity by 10 times to keep pace with growing demand from surgical robotics, catheter, and other medical device manufactures. The investment, covering new production equipment, facility upgrades, and workforce training, will create 35 new medical manufacturing jobs in Walkerton over the next five years, with average plant wages 9% above the mean for South Bend area production jobs[1]. "Walkerton has been home to Polygon for 75 years, and this expansion is our clearest statement yet that it will be home for many more," said J.A. Lacy, Polygon's Board Chair. "We're creating good jobs, investing in our people, and building the capacity to help our medical customers meet a growing need." Other items that may interest you
Polygon invests $4 million to expand Walkerton medical device manufacturing. News release. WALKERTON - Composite manufacturer Polygon Co. will invest $4 million to expand its Walkerton operations. "We're proud to announce a multi-million investment in our Walkerton, Indiana medical manufacturing operations," the company announced in a news release posted to LinkedIn. "This expansion will create 35 new jobs, increase our production capacity, and strengthen our engineering and applications teams." The project is expected to increase the company's medical manufacturing capacity by a factor of 10 during the next five years. Hiring will include production employees, CNC machinists, engineers, supervisors and quality specialists. The investment includes new Swiss CNC equipment, additional pultrusion lines and advanced inspection technology designed to improve manufacturing accuracy for small, highly engineered components. The company also is introducing Bluetooth-enabled production systems and multi-sensor measurement equipment to strengthen quality control throughout the manufacturing process. Polygon engineers develop each medical component to meet the specifications of individual device manufacturers by customizing resin systems, glass reinforcements and other material characteristics. The company's composite tubing is increasingly used as an alternative to stainless steel because it combines high strength with dielectric properties that help electrically isolate surgical instruments. Medical products account for roughly one-fifth of Polygon's revenue, but company officials expect the segment to approach 30% of sales as the market continues to expand. "Today, Polygon manufactures more than 1.3 million precision medical components each year, including components used in surgical robotics," the company said. "This investment reflects our continued commitment to our employees, our customers, our community, and the future of medical manufacturing." Founded in 1949, Polygon operates two manufacturing facilities in Walkerton, producing composite tubes and components for medical, transportation, agriculture and construction markets. The company manufactures medical components each year for customers including Medtronic, Baxter, Coloplast and Apyx, while also supplying industrial manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Honeywell and John Deere. Aug 2 2026