About rms 

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

CNC Grinder Position Summary

The CNC Grinder I is responsible for keeping the grinding machines running with minimal assistance.  This position will also perform a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specification, while checking parts for conformance to specifications.    

Shift Available: 4th Shift - Friday - Sunday,  5am-5pm

CNC Grinder Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a basic level of machining techniques
• Understand tool probing program, probing wheel packs, and tooling
• Maintain efficiency levels at or above 90%
• Troubleshoot and escalate concerns
• Make program changes and edits to control the lengths, land lengths, relief angles and core sizes, eliminate chatter, meet finish requirements, and adjust speeds and feeds
• Understand tool application concepts to maintain production rates; wheel pack change, tool holders, speeds and feeds, wheel wear, wheel or wheel pack substitution, wheel consumption, and wheel life management
• Use measuring tools to inspect parts; Caliper, Micrometer, Bore Gage, Thread Gage, Indicators, Gage Pins, Gage Rings, Pressure Mic, Profilometer
• Use visual inspection equipment; CMM (PC-Dmis), Micro-Vu, Contracer, Heli-Check, and PG1000 cutting tool inspection system
• Run multiple machines at the same time
• Provide machine maintenance by checking the way lube and coolant/oil levels, inspecting the doors, guards, and shields, and removing grinding swarf
• Verify the first article meets the specifications listed
• Locate, read, and understand the Inspection Plan (IP)
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions
• Understand sample sizes and frequencies
• Complete daily production sheets
• Understand how to buff and deburr product
• Initiate the process for non-conforming material
• Understand intermediate blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing concepts; Cp & Cpk, run charts, control limits and ability to identify process trends

CNC Grinder Position Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a CNC machinist
• Shop math skills including trigonometry
• 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
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required

CNC Grinder Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with wheel dressing and truing
• Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (FDA, ISO)

rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

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.