Precision Tool & Die Maker – Medical Device Stamping

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to support the Stamping Business Unit by building, maintaining, and improving fixtures, gauges, and progressive tooling. This role offers hands-on work with advanced tooling in a fast-paced environment.

You will troubleshoot tooling issues, document activities, read blueprints, and collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to drive reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience.
• 3+ years building or maintaining progressive tooling.
• Strong knowledge of cutting and forming; ability to troubleshoot by reading a progressive strip; knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process.
• Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting focus.
• Clear communication with production, engineering and quality teams.
• Proficient reading of blueprints and technical drawings.
• Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• High level of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production-ready stamping tooling to ensure optimal performance.
• Accurately document all activities in required databases and records.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with team members to apply best practices in maintaining and qualifying progressive tooling.
• Monitor and support the refinement of toolroom processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Set up and operate manual toolroom equipment to produce high-quality, precise tooling components, fixtures, and other parts.
• Set up and operate toolroom measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Education

Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Lean Principles

Progressive tooling

Job description

Cretex Medical is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to support the Stamping Business Unit by building, maintaining, and improving fixtures, gauges, and progressive tooling. This role offers hands-on work with advanced tooling in a fast-paced environment.

You will troubleshoot tooling issues, document activities, read blueprints, and collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to drive reliability and efficiency.