NPD Toolroom Machinist II at Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Job Description:

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 www.cretexmedical.com.



NPD Machinist II Position Summary:



The NDP Machinist I will be responsible to work in a precision tooling environment programming, setting up, and operating multiple types of Toolroom Equipment to manufacture multiple forms of tooling components from CAD models.



This positions shift schedule is Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm


Responsibilities




NDP Machinist II Responsibilities:

• 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
• Design specialty fixturing for Toolroom processes with assistance
• Troubleshoot using numbers based scientific approach, and determine best solutions
• Document maintenance and build activities in required databases
• Surface grind to required tolerances
• Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build of all tooling components
• Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes
• Identify fixturing, gaging, and tooling needs for toolroom effectiveness
• Develop CAM programs from CAD generated models
• Set up and operate CNC and Manual Toolroom Equipment 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
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• 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

Qualifications




NDP Machinist II Qualifications:

• Technical Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of machining precision components
• 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
• 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
• Good ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design (form, fit, and function)
• Advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices required to manufacture tooling components
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot by reading surface finish
• Excellent open layout measurement skills
• 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)
• 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

NDP Machinist II Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Mastercam, Esprit, SolidWorks
• Medical Device manufacturing
• Proficient in learning/understanding multiple NC machine interfaces (Fanuc, Agie, Charmilles, Accurite, etc.)
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow

Physical & Environmental Demands:



Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels. Apply Now