Toolroom Machinist

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies•Wadena, MN

23d•$23 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Toolroom Machinist will be responsible to work in a precision tooling environment programming, setting up, and operating multiple types of Toolroom Equipment to manufacture multiple forms of tooling components from CAD models. 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.

Requirements

Technical Degree or equivalent experience
1+ year of machining precision components
Capable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
Ability to conceptualize complex geometry and assemblies
Ability to troubleshoot the machining process
Basic theory of cutting tools and machining process
Strong math skills, including trigonometry
Ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design (form, fit, and function)
Advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices required to manufacture tooling components
Advanced ability to troubleshoot by reading surface finish
Excellent open layout measurement skills
Mechanical Aptitude
Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
Ability to use a microscope
Ability to read and comprehend Drawings and GD&T

Nice To Haves

4+ years plastic injection molding experience
Proficient in Mastercam, Esprit, SolidWorks
Medical Device manufacturing
Proficient in learning/understanding multiple NC machine interfaces (Fanuc, Agie, Charmilles, Accurite, Haas, Makino, etc.)
Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow
Precision Grinding Skills

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
Design specialty fixturing for Toolroom processes with assistance
Troubleshoot using numbers based scientific approach, and determine best solutions
Document maintenance and build activities in required databases
Surface grind to required tolerances
Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build of all tooling components
Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes
Identify fixturing, gaging, and tooling needs for toolroom effectiveness
Develop CAM programs from CAD generated models
Set up and operate CNC and Manual Toolroom Equipment to produce high quality precise tooling components and other piece parts
Setup and operate toolroom measurement equipment

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
a 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