2nd Shift Swiss Machinist - Coon Rapids
rms Company
Summary
rms Company is expanding our Coon Rapids facility and adding machining positions. Join our growing team and put your CNC skills to work manufacturing precision components for the medical device industry. Sign-on bonuses are available!
Job description
Overview
rms Company is expanding our Coon Rapids facility and adding machining positions. Join our growing team and put your CNC skills to work manufacturing precision components for the medical device industry. Sign-on bonuses are available!
Our Swiss machining team has opportunities for machinists at different stages of their careers. You might be running established programs and inspecting parts, setting up repeat jobs and making program edits, or taking a complex part from print through production while mentoring others. At every level, precision, problem-solving, and a commitment to quality matter.
Responsibilities
- Operate Swiss CNC machines to produce precision medical components
- Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools
- Verify parts meet blueprint, GD&T, and quality requirements
- Perform tool changes and basic machine adjustments
- Conduct preventative machine maintenance and monitor coolant, lubrication, and machine condition
- Complete first article inspections and in-process quality checks
- Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
- Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives
- Work closely with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure customer requirements are met
Qualifications
- CNC machining experience, preferably with Swiss CNC equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Understanding of precision measuring equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Basic math and shop math skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Bonus Qualifications
- Medical device manufacturing experience
- Experience holding tight tolerances
- GD&T knowledge
- CNC setup experience
- CNC programming experience
- SPC experience
- CNC machining degree or technical training
Requirements
- CNC machining experience, preferably with Swiss CNC equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Understanding of precision measuring equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Basic math and shop math skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Onsite Medical Clinic
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Monthly Social Events
- Employee Appreciation Week
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Training & Development
Company overview
rms Company, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components for the medical device industry. As part of the Cretex Medical family of companies, rms has established itself as a trusted supplier to leading medical device manufacturers worldwide, with particular expertise in orthopaedic implants and components. The company operates a 215,000 square foot manufacturing facility equipped with over 650 CNC machine tools and advanced technologies including Direct Metal Printing (DMP) for additive manufacturing of complex implant structures. rms serves six major medical markets: cardio stimulation, neurostimulation, interventional vascular, orthopedic spine, trauma and extremity, and ablation and drug delivery. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration, the company provides comprehensive services from design for manufacturability (DFMA) support through production, assembly, and sterile packaging. Their capabilities include precision milling, Swiss and lathe turning, wire and sinker EDM, micro laser welding, and secondary processing operations. rms processes over 2.5 million components monthly, working with a wide range of materials from implantable polymers to precious metals like platinum, and has built a reputation for supporting both Fortune 500 medical technology companies and innovative startups in bringing their products to market efficiently and reliably.