Production Technician II (2nd Shift)
About the role
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.
The Production Technician II is responsible for setting up and operating manual and automatic punch presses, as well as other equipment used in the manufacture of precision stamped components. This role completes inspections of raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished parts for conformance to quality standards and customer expectations, and makes adjustments to the stamping process to ensure quality requirements are maintained. The ideal candidate is able to work in a team environment and interact with a multitude of organizations during manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Operate production equipment, including progressive and single-stage stamping presses, as well as other equipment used in the manufacture of precision stamped components (such as metal finishing machines and secondary operations machinery).
- Input data into the job tracking software system.
- Ensure the correct program is loaded into production equipment.
- Accurately load parts into fixtures for laser and robotic operations and/or single-stage press equipment.
- Troubleshoot machinery and investigate machine issues during production runs.
- Maintain Kanban, iSupply, and production plan levels.
- Perform visual and measurement inspections and accurately document the results.
- Interpret blueprints, follow control plans, and complete IPIs (In-Process Inspections) and PPIs (Pre-Production Inspections).
- Follow manufacturing and quality procedures and comply with all documented requirements.
- Maintain inventory levels and production plans/rates.
- Assist in the packaging of products.
- Perform secondary operations, including cleaning, deburring, passivation, and broaching.
- Enter production information and log time