Production Operator Assembler I - 1st shift

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies•Dassel, MN

3d•$18 - $22•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. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com. Position Summary: Perform visual and/or dimensional inspection using microscopes, gauges, calipers, or other measurement tools, as required. Complete required documentation such as production records, quality checks, setup sheets, and history records. Handle and work with cleaning chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, detergents, or solvents when needed. Maintain an organized, clean work area following 5S expectations. Participate in required training and company meetings.Read, understand, and follow work instructions, standard work, and applicable quality/ISO/cGMP requirements. Crosstrain across manufacturing areas.Support and comply with the Quality System, ISO, and medical device regulatory requirements. Communicate issues with materials, equipment, or processes promptly. Perform other duties as assigned. Assembly Responsibilities Inspect, assemble, and/or package components and medical devices per customer specifications.Operate hand tools and basic manual equipment used in the assembly process. Use sealing equipment such as tray, band, or impulse sealers. Perform labeling, packaging, and final presentation of product. Production Operations Responsibilities Operate production equipment or machines per work instructions, ensuring correct materials, tooling, programs, and processes are used. Monitor production processes, part quality, and machine performance.Perform basic preventive or operator-level machine checks (e.g., cleanliness, safe operation). Secondary Operations Responsibilities Perform secondary operations such as trimming, deburring, cleaning, laser marking, laser welding and/or finishing of components. Operate designated secondary equipment or simple mechanical devices.Inspect and verify part conformance after secondary operations.Use basic measurement tools to ensure accuracy (gauge pins, calipers, tape measures). Shift schedule is Monday through Thursday 5am to 3:30pm

Requirements

Ability to collaborate and assist team members, provide input to the area lead and attend and participate in meetings
Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
Ability to use basic hand tools, basic measurement equipment, and production processes
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

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment to produce component parts from work instructions and prints ensuring correct material, tooling, processes, programs, chemical handling in certain areas and forms are being used
Use microscope or visual equipment on a regular basis to visually inspect parts
Inspect and monitor the quality of the parts produced per visual and dimensional requirements
Know and understand the Quality Management System (QMS), ISO and ensure requirements are met
Complete job-related paperwork to include quality history records, setup sheets, checklists and process rate charts
Accurately record and report quantities, process parameters, and hours worked into ERP system
Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
Perform visual and/or dimensional inspection using microscopes, gauges, calipers, or other measurement tools, as required.
Handle and work with cleaning chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, detergents, or solvents when needed.
Maintain an organized, clean work area following 5S expectations.
Participate in required training and company meetings.
Read, understand, and follow work instructions, standard work, and applicable quality/ISO/cGMP requirements.
Crosstrain across manufacturing areas.
Communicate issues with materials, equipment, or processes promptly.
Inspect, assemble, and/or package components and medical devices per customer specifications.
Operate hand tools and basic manual equipment used in the assembly process.
Use sealing equipment such as tray, band, or impulse sealers.
Perform labeling, packaging, and final presentation of product.
Operate production equipment or machines per work instructions, ensuring correct materials, tooling, programs, and processes are used.
Monitor production processes, part quality, and machine performance.
Perform basic preventive or operator-level machine checks (e.g., cleanliness, safe operation).
Perform secondary operations such as trimming, deburring, cleaning, laser marking, laser welding and/or finishing of components.
Operate designated secondary equipment or simple mechanical devices.
Inspect and verify part conformance after secondary operations.
Use basic measurement tools to ensure accuracy (gauge pins, calipers, tape measures).

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