Operator Assembler - 1st Shift

Overview

About rms Company
rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at  and

Operator Assembler I Position Summary
The Operator Assembler I will be responsible for operating and tending manufacturing machines, per prescribed work instructions, to create parts or products. This position is also responsible for quality checks, assembly, packaging, labeling, and moving of product.

• Inspect, trim, clean, and package products to customer specifications
• Operate hand equipment and tools used in the assembly process
• Ensure quality products are being produced by following work instructions and inspecting parts
• Read and understand Operational Quality Inspections (OQI’s)
• Ability to use measuring equipment (gauge pins, calipers, tape measure)
• Maintaining daily production rates
• Communicate issues with equipment, material, or processes
• Perform assembly and secondary operations
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program

Position Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
• Ability to use a microscope and operate hand tools
• Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• Knowledge of basic math concepts
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year of manufacturing experience

rms Company benefits:
As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance options; a 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic. Company-specific benefits include onsite clinic, paid parental leave, monthly social events, annual employee appreciation week, volunteer opportunities, training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a wellness program.

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted periodically to ensure chemicals are kept well below OSHA permissible exposure levels.

Pay Range
USD $16.73 - USD $23.41 /Hr.

Pay Range Details
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:
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, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+ hours:
Cretex’s medical benefit package includes comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; health savings account and reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program. 30+ hours:
Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional life insurance, disability coverage, and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

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