Machinist Assistant/Kitter

Cretex Medical • Coon Rapids, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

rms Company is seeking a Machinist Assistant/Kitter to support manufacturing operations. The Kitter assembles toolboxes for the manufacturing floor according to kitting procedures, keeps the production schedule and workflow in mind, and communicates with tool crib personnel, management, and machinists. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask are important. The position may also assist machinists with machine operations, materials handling, part cleaning, inspection, and routine machine maintenance.

The role supports quality and regulatory requirements for manufacturing life-saving device components. Duties include inspecting tooling or parts, completing production and quality records, following work instructions and applicable quality, ISO, and cGMP requirements, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and communicating issues promptly. The listed responsibilities may vary by operating company.

The available schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posted pay range is USD $17.00–$23.41 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions in English.
• Ability to perform basic math and demonstrate hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, or cleanroom experience.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, cGMP, Lean manufacturing, or workplace safety practices.
• Experience working with microscopes or inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tooling and/or parts visually or dimensionally using microscopes, gauges, calipers, or other measurement tools, as required.
• Complete required documentation, including production records, quality checks, and history records.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implement process enhancements.
• Handle cleaning chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, detergents, or solvents when needed.
• Maintain an organized, clean work area in accordance with 5S expectations.
• Participate in required training and company meetings.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions, standard work, and applicable quality, ISO, and cGMP requirements.
• Support and comply with the Quality System, ISO, and medical device regulatory requirements.
• Promptly communicate issues with materials, equipment, or processes.
• Assist machinists with operating and maintaining machine tools.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and finished products.
• Perform basic machine operations under supervision.
• Deburr, clean, and inspect parts for quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Assemble tooling boxes according to setup sheets for jobs running on the manufacturing floor.
• Manage kitting processes, including part programs, setup sheets, records, and inventory.
• Resolve shortages and discrepancies.
• Maintain daily logs required by the kitting procedure.
• Communicate tool and material needs and availability with the tool crib, leadership, and production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Profit sharing, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, subject to eligibility.
• Onsite medical clinic and health clinics.
• Paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Monthly social events.
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance, subject to eligibility.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Discretionary holiday bonus program based on years of service.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Employee death benefit.
• Employee sick and safe leave.
• Accident and critical illness benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Company-provided life insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Health savings account and healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts, subject to eligibility.
• Onsite medical clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed