Toolroom Machinist

Toolroom Machinist

Apply to the Toolroom Machinist role at Cretex Companies, Inc.

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: 6:00 am‑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
• Set up and operate toolroom measurement equipment
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Accurately record and report 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 skills
• 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 experience
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow

• The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.
• I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.
• I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.

USD $27.12 – $44.71 per hour.

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