Job Posting Title NPD Toolroom Machinist - 2nd shift

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the medical device sector is seeking a skilled NDP Machinist to join their team. This role involves programming, setting up, and operating various Toolroom Equipment to create precision tooling components from CAD models. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring timely delivery and quality of tooling while adhering to safety and quality standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, this company values each employee's contribution and offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about precision machining and want to make a difference in the medical field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus program

Employee assistance program

Wellness program with incentives

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years of machining precision components in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture tooling components from engineering drawings with minimal assistance.
• Set up and operate CNC and Manual Toolroom Equipment to produce high-quality components.

Skills

Machining precision components

Troubleshooting skills

Critical thinking

Strong math skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Technical Degree

5+ years of experience

Tools

Mastercam

Esprit

SolidWorks

CNC Toolroom Equipment

Job description

Overview

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary:

The NDP Machinist will be responsible to work in a precision tooling environment programming, setting up, and operating multiple types of Toolroom Equipment to manufacture multiple forms of tooling components from CAD models.

This positions shift schedule is Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Responsibilities

• Manufacture fixturing and tooling from engineering drawings with minimal assistance
• Build reliable tooling components on time
• Perform maintenance on Toolroom equipment
• Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current
• Design specialty fixturing for Toolroom processes with assistance
• Troubleshoot using numbers based scientific approach, and determine best solutions
• Document maintenance and build activities in required databases
• Surface grind to required tolerances
• Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build of all tooling components
• Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes
• Identify fixturing, gaging, and tooling needs for toolroom effectiveness
• Develop CAM programs from CAD generated models
• Set up and operate CNC and Manual Toolroom Equipment to produce high quality precise tooling components and other piece parts
• Setup and operate toolroom measurement equipment
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Accurately records and reports hours worked
• 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
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of machining precision components
• Capable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Critical thinking and writing
• Good ability to conceptualize complex geometry and assemblies
• Good ability to troubleshoot the machining process
• Basic theory of cutting tools and machining process
• Strong math skills, including trigonometry
• Good ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design (form, fit, and function)
• Advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices required to manufacture tooling components
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot by reading surface finish
• Excellent open layout measurement skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• Ability to use a microscope
• Ability to read and comprehend Drawings and GD&T
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Mastercam, Esprit, SolidWorks
• Medical Device manufacturing
• Proficient in learning/understanding multiple NC machine interfaces (Fanuc, Agie, Charmilles, Accurite, etc.)
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow

Physical & Environmental Demands:

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• “The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.”
• “I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.”
• “I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

Full Job Description: https://cretex.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=130&hashed=166691722

Pay Range

USD $26.59 - USD $36.54 /Hr.

Company Benefits

This position is eligible for shift differential.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their 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.