Tool & Die Maker — Precision Tooling for Medical Devices

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Onsite health clinics

Holiday bonus program

Cretex University

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Death benefit

Sick leave

Profit sharing

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 the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills, troubleshoot root causes, and contribute to quality and efficiency of production operations while collaborating with a skilled team.

Shifts available: 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri.

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, and knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• 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.

Skills

Progressive tooling

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Manufacturing environment

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

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 the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills, troubleshoot root causes, and contribute to quality and efficiency of production operations while collaborating with a skilled team.

Shifts available: 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri.