Toolroom Machinist

Overview

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. Learn more at

The Toolroom Machinist will be responsible for working in a precision tooling environment setting up and operating 3 and 5-axis mills to manufacture multiple stamping die, plastic injection, and fixture components.

• 1st shift: 6:00am-2:00 pm Mon-Fri

• Manufacture fixturing and tooling from engineering drawings with minimal assistance
• Build reliable tooling components on time
• Perform maintenance on Toolroom equipment
• Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current
• Troubleshoot using numbers based scientific approach, and determine best solutions
• Document maintenance and build activities in required databases
• Work closely with others to ensure the best practices are used during the build of all tooling components
• Set up and operate 3 and 5-axis mills to produce high quality precise tooling components and other piece parts
• Setup and operate toolroom measurement equipment
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Accurately records and reports hours worked
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• 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
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Technical Degree or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of experience operating CNC mills, including experience with both 2-axis and 5-axis machines
• Capable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Critical thinking and writing 10 years of machining precision components
  
  Capable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
• Good ability to conceptualize complex geometry and assemblies
• Good ability to troubleshoot the machining process
• Basic theory of cutting tools and machining process
• Strong math skills, including trigonometry
• Advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices required to manufacture tooling components
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot by reading surface finish
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• Ability to use a microscope
• Ability to read and comprehend Drawings and GD&T
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Proficient on the set up and operation of 3, 5-axis mills and palletizers.
• Medical Device manufacturing
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow

USD $27.12 - USD $44.71 /Hr.

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.

• Toolroom Machinist II: $27.12-$40.67
• Toolroom Machinist III: $29.81-$44.71

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary…