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TOOL ROOM MACHINIST - 2ND SHIFT - 2026-6470

Coon Rapids, MN

About rms Company

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.

Tool Room Machinist Position Summary

The Toolroom Machinist I will work in a precision tooling environment programming, setting up, and operating multiple types of Toolroom Equipment to manufacture multiple forms of tooling components from CAD models.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30pm

Responsibilities

Tool Room Machinist Essential Job Functions

  • Manufacture fixturing and tooling from engineering drawings with minimal assistance
  • Build reliable tooling components on time
  • Perform maintenance on Toolroom equipment
  • Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current
  • Design specialty fixturing for Toolroom processes with assistance
  • Troubleshoot using numbers based scientific approach, and determine best solutions
  • Document maintenance and build activities in required databases
  • Surface grind to required tolerances
  • Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build of all tooling components
  • Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes
  • Identify fixturing, gaging, and tooling needs for toolroom effectiveness
  • Develop CAM programs from CAD generated models
  • Set up and operate CNC and Manual Toolroom Equipment to produce high quality precise tooling components and other piece parts
  • Setup and operate toolroom measurement equipment
  • Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
  • Accurately records and reports hours worked
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
  • Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
  • Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
  • 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

Tool Room Machinist Position Requirements:

  • Technical Degree or equivalent experience
  • 1 year of machining precision components
  • Capable of performing work activities driven from work orders, project plans, and maintenance procedures, and training documents
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good troubleshooting skills
  • Critical thinking and writing
  • Good ability to conceptualize complex geometry and assemblies
  • Good ability to troubleshoot the machining process
  • Basic theory of cutting tools and machining process
  • Strong math skills, including trigonometry
  • Good ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design (form, fit, and function)
  • Advanced theory of cutting tools and machining practices required to manufacture tooling components
  • Advanced ability to troubleshoot by reading surface finish
  • Excellent open layout measurement skills
  • 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
  • Ability to read and comprehend Drawings and GD&T
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask

Toolroom Machinist Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

  • Proficient in Mastercam, Esprit, SolidWorks
  • Medical Device manufacturing
  • Proficient in learning/understanding multiple NC machine interfaces (Fanuc, Agie, Charmilles, Accurite, etc.)
  • Basic skills and knowledge of Lean principles and toolroom process flow

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.

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