CNC Programmer
About Cretex Medical
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
The CNC Programmer will be responsible for providing the main programming for the Mold and Stamping Toolrooms, Cretex fixturing, and internal projects. Additionally, the Programmer will support the modification of models and designs based on repairs and/or revisions of all tooling and/or fixtures.
Responsibilities
- Develop the machining process and evaluate manufacturability for all primary and secondary machining operations.
- Utilize CAD/CAM to generate manufacturing files and all supporting requirements for the machining operations to include setup sheets, fixturing and identify custom tooling.
- Program control from “cradle to grave”, revision control, and archiving.
- Ensure posts are in proper order to generate CNC code.
- Identify, research, and develop solutions to machining related issues and new technologies.
- Work with production personnel, manufacturing engineers, Toolmakers to improve processes, tooling, and fixturing.
- Lead training and continued growth of CNC programming skills within the toolroom.
- Support internal and external design changes through the Change Order (CO) process.
Requirements
- 2+ years combined experience in programming, set-up and/or operation of CNC machines and plastic injection mold building.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks.
- Must be highly proficient with CAM systems such as, (Cam Tools, Esprit and Mastercam).
- Knowledge of Fixturing, Plastic Injection Molds and Stamping Tools.
- Able to extract and design complex electrodes.
- Experience with Additive and Subtractive 3D print machining.
- Advanced blueprint and GD&T knowledge.
- Proficient in basic mathematics and trigonometry.
- Familiarity with tool steels, carbide and plastics machining.
- Ability to interact effectively and escalate concerns to all levels of the organization.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- 10+ years combined of programming, plastic injection mold building set-up and/or operation of CNC machines.
- Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
Desirable Criteria
- 10+ years combined of programming, plastic injection mold building set-up and/or operation of CNC machines.
- Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Ranges:
- Programmer I: $25.14 - 36.49
- Programmer II: $27.12 - 40.67
- Programmer III: $29.81 - 44.71
- 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,
- employee sick and safe leave.
Additional Information
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.