Mold Maker
Cretex•Wadena, MN
•$30 - $54•Onsite
About The Position
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. The Mold Maker manages builds and repairs of tooling projects. Shifts Available: 1st shift: Monday - Thursday, possible overtime on Fridays.
Requirements
- Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience repairing molds
- 4+ years minimum of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment.
- Understanding of quality procedures and standards
- Ability to build tools that include intricate part details, such as lifters, slides, and exploders
- Ability to provide informed input on repair, revision, and troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to perform tool fitting and final assembly with high accuracy
- Asking only minimal clarifying questions to complete tasks independently
- Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints
- Skilled in using hand tools, surface grinders, mills, and lathes
- Ability to grind or machine a variety of mold components
- Demonstrate skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow work instructions and SOPs
- Demonstrated mechanical dexterity with strong hand-eye coordination
- Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment preferred
- Associate degree or 2 years of technical/trade school is preferred
Responsibilities
- Investigate/Identify mold issues and perform necessary repairs
- Identify and recommend improvements for tool development and performance
- Perform setup and operation of CNC equipment
- Perform grinding of complex pins, cores, cavities and shutoffs
- Prepare components for heat treatment
- Perform shutoffs with minimal oversight
- Support mentoring apprentices and less experienced team members
- Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists accurately
- Record time and repair details into the maintenance ticket system.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee death benefit
- Employee sick and safe leave
- 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
- Pre-tax health savings account
- Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Discretionary profit sharing program
- Parental Leave
- Accident and critical illness benefits
- Optional employee, spouse, and child life
- Short and long term disability
- Company provided life insurance
- Tuition assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
