Mold Maintenance Technician

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to keep our production running smoothly by performing mold repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on injection molds with tight tolerances.

The role requires reading engineering prints, using hand tools, and following ISO and medical device regulatory standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment located in Minnesota. Shift Mon–Fri, 6:00am–2:30pm, with opportunities to contribute to Operational Excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining injection molding tooling and components.
• Ability to read engineering prints and blueprints.
• Familiarity with ISO and medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on injection molding tooling.
• Identify improvements for tool development and performance.
• Follow work instructions and complete repair tickets.
• Record time and repair details into the system.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Attention to detail

Education

1-3 years bench experience in tooling environment

Tools

Surface grinders

Mills

Lathes

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Cretex Medical

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 Mold Maintenance Technician plays a key role in keeping our production running smoothly. This position is responsible for performing mold repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on a wide range of complex and highly intricate injection molds often requiring work within extremely precise tolerances.

Shift

Monday- Friday from 600am - 230pm

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on injection molding tooling
• Identify and recommend improvements for tool development and performance
• Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists accurately
• Record time and repair details into the maintenance ticket system.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Comply with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device regulations
• Understand and follow all standard work procedures
• Participate in all required company meetings
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment according to 5S principles
• Support the Operational Excellence Program
• Work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Strong understanding of quality procedures and standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints
• Skilled in using hand tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow work instructions and SOPs
• Mechanical dexterity with strong hand-eye coordination
• Proven problem‑solving ability and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to take direction from supervisors
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Experience using surface grinders, mills, and lathes is preferred
• 1-3 years of hands‑on bench experience in a tooling environment preferred

Physical & Environmental Demands

Cretex Companies may 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.

USD $25.14 - USD $36.49 /Hr.

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

Benefits

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.)

EEO Statement

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.

E-Verify

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