Brake Press Operator - 1st Shift

Cretex Medical; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 31,795 - 46,094; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Clinic

Paid Parental Leave

Monthly Social Events

Annual Employee Appreciation Week

Volunteer Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

RMS Company, part of the Cretex Medical family, seeks a Brake Press Operator for the 1st shift in Minnesota. You will plan, lay out, and perform sheet metal operations with close tolerances, reading blueprints and following work instructions, while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Responsibilities include operating brake presses, using hand tools, maintaining production data in ERP, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of brake press setup experience.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up sheet metal machines to bend, cut or form parts.
• Use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Enter production data into ERP and report hours accurately.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow 5S.
• Support ISO and medical device quality requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, quality, and finance teams.

Skills

Brake press setup

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About rms Company

RMS Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting‑edge technology. It is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary

Brake Press Operator responsible for planning, layout, and performing all types of sheet metal operations to fabricate a wide variety of units or products of complex design involving close tolerances.

Shift

1st Shift Monday to Thursday, 6am–4pm

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up all types of sheet metal machines to bend, cut or form parts
• Use a variety of sheet metal hand tools and measuring instruments
• Perform shop mathematics at an intermediate level
• Read and understand blueprints at an intermediate level
• Enter production information into the ERP system in a timely manner
• Accurately record and report hours worked
• Adhere to all safety policies, including wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2 years of experience in brake press setup
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to take direction from the area manager
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, RMS offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

Company‑specific benefits:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

Pay Range

USD $23.08 – $33.46 per hour.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on market‑based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. Offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits Overview

All employees receive a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics; discretionary holiday bonus program; Cretex University; 24/7 employee assistance program; wellness program with incentives; employee death benefit; and employee sick and safe leave.

Employees working 20+ hours per week receive medical benefit package including comprehensive medical insurance with virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; pre‑tax health savings account; healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; and discretionary profit sharing.

Employees working 30+ hours per week receive parental leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional life insurance for employee, spouse and child; short‑term and long‑term disability; company‑provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs.

Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.