Machinist Assistant - Ortho Mills

About rms Company

rms Company is a company that is very successful because of its employees. We value performance and pay competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We manufacture life saving device components so quality is always our focus. We carry that focus into every aspect of our operation. We have a state of the art facility but it is our employees that separate us from our competition.

Currently we are looking for a Machinist Assistant/Kitter to join our Orthopaedics Department. The Kitter will be responsible for assembling tool boxes for the manufacturing floor according to kitting procedures. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask are essential to this role. Understanding the production schedule and promoting continues workflow is a must. Communication with tool crib personnel, management, and machinist on the manufacturing floor is key to the success of this position and the company.

1st shift – Monday to Thursday 5:30 am – 3:30 pm

• Assemble tooling boxes and all paperwork for jobs running on the manufacturing floor.
• Manage the Kitting process: part programs, set up sheets, records, and inventory.
• Assemble tooling boxes per the set‑up sheet.
• Update documentation throughout the process—including before, during, and after the job is completed.
• Inspect tools, new and returned, using a microscope and other inspection equipment.
• Responsible for inventory of tools and resolving shortage issues and discrepancies.
• Maintain daily logs and reports necessary to the kitting procedure.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment.

• Understand the operations and tooling applications of CNC machines.
• Prior knowledge of cutting tools.
• The ability to read and understand blueprints.

• High School Diploma
• One year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. rms also offers 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 include: onsite clinic, paid parental leave, monthly social events, annual employee appreciation week, volunteer opportunities, training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and wellness program.

For employees working 20+ hours per week, additional benefits such as comprehensive medical insurance, 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 are available.

For employees working 30+ hours per week, additional benefits include 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.

USD $17.00 – $23.41 / Hr.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their 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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