Tool Die Maker
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies
Summary
The Tool and Die Maker will play a key role in supporting the Stamping Business Unit by building, maintaining, and improving fixtures, gauges, and progressive tooling. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills, troubleshoot complex challenges, and directly contribute to the quality and efficiency of our production operations. Working closely with a skilled team, the Tool and Die Maker will help drive innovation, ensure tooling reliability, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Job description
Shifts Available
- 1st shift: 6:00am-2:30 pm Mon-Fri
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance on production-ready stamping tooling to ensure optimal performance.
- Accurately document all activities in required databases and records.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Collaborate closely with team members to apply best practices in maintaining and qualifying progressive tooling.
- Monitor and support the refinement of toolroom processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Set up and operate manual toolroom equipment to produce high-quality, precise tooling components, fixtures, and other parts.
- Set up and operate toolroom measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
Qualifications
- Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience
- 3+ years building or maintaining progressive tooling
- Strong knowledge of cutting and forming, ability to troubleshoot by reading a progressive strip, and knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process
- Proven troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- High level of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Tool Die Maker Preferred Requirements
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Medical device manufacturing
- Progressive tooling experience
- Basic skills and knowledge of Lean Principles and toolroom process workflow
Requirements
- Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience
- 3+ years building or maintaining progressive tooling
- Strong knowledge of cutting and forming, ability to troubleshoot by reading a progressive strip, and knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process
- Proven troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and effective solutions
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
- High level of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
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.