Brake Press Operator - 1st Shift

About rms Company

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

Brake Press Operator responsible for planning, layout, and performing all types of sheet metal operations to fabricate a wide variety of units or products of complex design involving close tolerances.

1st Shift Monday to Thursday, 6am–4pm

• Operate and set up all types of sheet metal machines to bend, cut or form parts
• Use a variety of sheet metal hand tools and measuring instruments
• Perform shop mathematics at an intermediate level
• Read and understand blueprints at an intermediate level
• Enter production information into the ERP system in a timely manner
• Accurately record and report hours worked
• Adhere to all safety policies, including wearing personal protective equipment when required
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2 years of experience in brake press setup
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to take direction from the area manager
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

As a Cretex Medical company, RMS offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

Company‑specific benefits:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

USD $23.08 – $33.46 per hour.

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

All employees receive a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics; discretionary holiday bonus program;
Cretex University; 24/7 employee assistance program; wellness program with incentives; employee death benefit; and employee sick and safe leave.

Employees working 20+ hours per week receive medical benefit package including comprehensive medical insurance with virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; pre‑tax health savings account; healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; and discretionary profit sharing.

Employees working 30+ hours per week receive parental leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional life insurance for employee, spouse and child; short‑term and long‑term disability; company‑provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs.

Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of 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.

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