Toolroom Machinist

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a skilled Toolroom Machinist to operate CNC mills in a precision tooling environment. Responsibilities include manufacturing tooling components, performing maintenance, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This role requires significant experience and technical competency, with competitive wages and benefits offered.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus program

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience operating CNC mills, including both 2-axis and 5-axis machines.
• Ability to read and comprehend Drawings and GD&T.
• Mechanical Aptitude and dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3 and 5-axis mills to produce high-quality precise tooling components.
• Document maintenance and build activities in required databases.
• Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good troubleshooting skills

Critical thinking

Strong math skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Technical Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC mills

Toolroom measurement equipment

Microsoft Office

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.

Toolroom Machinist Position Summary

The Toolroom Machinist will be responsible for working in a precision tooling environment setting up and operating 3 and 5-axis mills to manufacture multiple stamping die, plastic injection, and fixture components.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture fixturing and tooling from engineering drawings with minimal assistance
• Build reliable tooling components on time
• Perform maintenance on Toolroom equipment
• Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current
• Troubleshoot using numbers based scientific approach, and determine best solutions
• Document maintenance and build activities in required databases
• Work closely with others to ensure the best practices are used during the build of all tooling components
• Set up and operate 3 and 5-axis mills to produce high quality precise tooling components and other piece parts
• Setup and operate toolroom measurement equipment
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Accurately records and reports hours worked
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or equivalent experience
• 7–10 years of experience operating CNC mills, including experience with both 2-axis and 5-axis machines
• Capable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Critical thinking and writing 10 years of machining precision componentsCapable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
• Good ability to conceptualize complex geometry and assemblies
• Good ability to troubleshoot the machining process
• Basic theory of cutting tools and machining process
• Strong math skills, including trigonometry
• Advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices required to manufacture tooling components
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot by reading surface finish
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• Ability to use a microscope
• Ability to read and comprehend Drawings and GD&T
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient on the set up and operation of 3, 5-axis mills and palletizers.
• Medical Device manufacturing
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow

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 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.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

Pay Range

USD $26.59 - USD $43.85 /Hr.

Company Benefits

Pay Ranges:

• Toolroom Machinist II: $26.59-$39.86
• Toolroom Machinist III $29.23-$43.85

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.