Toolroom Machinist

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 600am-200pm 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 a 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 pieces parts
• Setup 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 10 years of machining precision components
• 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

• 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
• 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…