Mold Maker
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies
Summary
The Mold Maker manages builds and repairs of tooling projects.
Job description
Shifts Available
- 1st shift: Monday - Thursday, possible overtime on Fridays
Responsibilities
- Investigate/Identify mold issues and perform necessary repairs
- Identify and recommend improvements for tool development and performance
- Perform setup and operation of CNC equipment
- Perform grinding of complex pins, cores, cavities and shutoffs
- Prepare components for heat treatment
- Perform shutoffs with minimal oversight
- Support mentoring apprentices and less experienced team members
- Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists accurately
- Record time and repair details into the maintenance ticket system.
Qualifications
- Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience repairing molds
- 4+ years minimum of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment.
- Understanding of quality procedures and standards
- Ability to build tools that include intricate part details, such as lifters, slides, and exploders
- Ability to provide informed input on repair, revision, and troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to perform tool fitting and final assembly with high accuracy
- Asking only minimal clarifying questions to complete tasks independently
- Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints
- Skilled in using hand tools, surface grinders, mills, and lathes
- Ability to grind or machine a variety of mold components
- Demonstrate skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow work instructions and SOPs
- Demonstrated mechanical dexterity with strong hand-eye coordination
- Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment preferred
- Associate degree or 2 years of technical/trade school is preferred
Requirements
- Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience repairing molds
- 4+ years minimum of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment
- Understanding of quality procedures and standards
- Ability to build tools that include intricate part details, such as lifters, slides, and exploders
- Ability to provide informed input on repair, revision, and troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to perform tool fitting and final assembly with high accuracy
- Asking only minimal clarifying questions to complete tasks independently
- Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints
- Skilled in using hand tools, surface grinders, mills, and lathes
- Ability to grind or machine a variety of mold components
- Demonstrate skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow work instructions and SOPs
- Demonstrated mechanical dexterity with strong hand-eye coordination
- Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- 7+ years of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment preferred
- Associate degree or 2 years of technical/trade school is preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Onsite Health Clinics
- Discretionary Holiday Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Employee Death Benefit
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Parental Leave
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance
Company overview
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies is a specialized medical device manufacturing company that focuses on producing precision components and complete device assemblies for the healthcare industry. The company operates as a contract manufacturer and supplier of critical medical components, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in various medical sectors. Their expertise lies in manufacturing complex medical device components that require high precision, strict quality control, and compliance with rigorous medical standards. The company's capabilities typically include injection molding, machining, assembly, and finishing processes for medical devices. They work with a range of materials suitable for medical applications, including various plastics, metals, and biocompatible materials. As a medical device component manufacturer, Cretex plays a crucial role in the medical device supply chain by providing OEMs with reliable, high-quality components that meet regulatory requirements for safety and efficacy. Their services help medical device companies bring innovative healthcare solutions to market while maintaining cost-effectiveness and manufacturing excellence.