Moldmaker
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies

Job Info

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Overview

About Cretex Medical

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.

Position summary:

The Moldmaker-Repair/Maintenance will support the Molding business unit and be responsible for repairing a wide variety of highly intricate and complicated tools, meeting extremely close tolerances. Performing highly skilled fitting, adjusting, and timing.
Responsibilities

Moldmaker-Repair/Maintenance Job Responsibilities:

• Injection mold maintenance and repair
• Toolroom machinist background with lathes, mills, surface grinders, etc.
• Accurately records and documents tool repairs in asset management software
• Identify improvement possibilities for tool development
• Read and comply with work instructions and checklists
• Accurately record and report hours worked
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• 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

Moldmaker-Repair/Maintenance Job Requirements:

• 2 years of technical/trade school
• 5+ years of bench experience
• Advance knowledge of plastic injection mold fit/form/function to include hot runner systems, sensors, servo motor and hydraulic integration.
• Understanding of quality procedures
• Ability to read prints
• Knowledge of CAD software
• Prior work experience operating grinding equipment, manual mills and lathes, CNC mills, EDM, etc
• Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of engineering and tool design required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building and coaching skills

Moldmaker-Repair/Maintenance Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations
• Working knowledge of CAD, GD&T, blueprint reading, precision measurement instruments
• SolidWorks experience
• Prior work experience with medical contract manufacturers or suppliers with exposure to PPAP, APQP and ISO 13485

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