Precision Mold Maker for Medical Device Tooling

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical seeks a skilled Mold Maker to manage builds and repairs of tooling for medical device components. This role requires hands-on bench experience, ability to read engineering prints, operate CNC equipment, and contribute to tool development.

On 1st shift, Monday-Thursday with possible overtime, you will mentor apprentices and ensure adherence to quality standards while driving lean improvements in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years minimum of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment.
• Understanding of quality procedures and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints.
• Skilled in using hand tools, surface grinders, mills, and lathes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate/Identify mold issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Identify and recommend improvements for tool development and performance.
• Perform setup and operation of CNC equipment.
• Perform grinding of complex pins, cores, cavities and shutoffs.
• Prepare components for heat treatment.
• Perform shutoffs with minimal oversight.
• Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists accurately.
• Record time and repair details into the maintenance ticket system.
• Support mentoring apprentices and less experienced team members.

Skills

Mold making

Blueprint reading

Machining

Quality procedures

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC equipment

Surface grinders

Mills

Lathes

Job description

Cretex Medical seeks a skilled Mold Maker to manage builds and repairs of tooling for medical device components. This role requires hands-on bench experience, ability to read engineering prints, operate CNC equipment, and contribute to tool development.

On 1st shift, Monday-Thursday with possible overtime, you will mentor apprentices and ensure adherence to quality standards while driving lean improvements in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.