Tool Die Maker

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical device manufacturing seeks a skilled Tool Die Maker to enhance their Stamping business unit. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining precision tooling, ensuring production readiness, and collaborating closely with various teams to implement best practices. The company prides itself on a collaborative culture that values each individual's contribution and offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about precision engineering and want to make a meaningful impact in the medical device industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus

Employee assistance program

Wellness program with incentives

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building or maintaining precision tooling.
• Advanced knowledge of cutting and forming processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build reliable production-ready tooling on time.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and determine best solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Blueprint reading

Education

Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience

Tools

SolidWorks

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 Tool Die Maker will support the Stamping business unit and will be responsible for supporting the building and maintaining of fixtures, gages, and multiple forms of tooling using validated effective practices.

Responsibilities

Tool Die Maker Responsibilities:

• Maintain and build reliable production ready tooling on time
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and determine best solutions
• Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build and qualification of all tooling
• Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes
• Set up and operate CNC and manual toolroom equipment to produce high-quality precise tooling components and other piece parts

Qualifications

Tool Die Maker Position Requirements:

• Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience
• 5+ years building or maintaining precision tooling
• Advanced theory of cutting and forming, ability to troubleshoot by reading a progressive strip, and knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with production, engineering, and quality
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude

Tool Die Maker Preferred Requirements:

• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Medical Device manufacturing
• Progressive Tooling Experience
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean Principles and toolroom process workflow

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 the 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.”

Pay Range

USD $26.59 - USD $40.19 /Hr.

Company 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.)

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.