Mold Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on injection molding tooling
• Identify and recommend improvements for tool development and performance
• Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists accurately
• Record time and repair details into the maintenance ticket system
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Comply with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device regulations
• Understand and follow all standard work procedures
• Participate in all required company meetings
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment according to 5S principles
• Support the Operational Excellence Program
• Work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of quality procedures and standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints
• Skilled in using hand tools
• Proficiency in 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
• 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

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Experience using surface grinders, mills, and lathes
• Hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment

Physical & Environmental Demands

Cretex Companies may use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

Pay Range

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

• All Employees: 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
• 20+hours: 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
• 30+ hours: 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