Toolroom Machinist

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies • Brooklyn Park, MN

2d • $27 - $45

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.
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.
Shifts Available:
1st shift: 6:00am-2:00 pm Mon-Fri

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees