Toolroom Machinist

Position Summary

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

Shifts Available

• 1st shift Monday - Thursday, possible overtime on Friday

Manufacture

• Build reliable tooling components on time
• Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current
• Troubleshoot using a 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
• Maintain and refine 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
• Set up and operate toolroom measurement equipment

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Cretex Companies 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.

Tools & Skills

• Technical Degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of machining precision components
• Ability to conceptualize complex geometry and assemblies
• Basic and advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices
• 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

Preferred Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 20+ hours: 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
• 30+ hours: Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100% 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
• 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

About Cretex Medical

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.