TOOL & DIE MAKER I - 2ND SHIFT - 2026-6470

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 & Die Maker Position Summary

The role of Tool and Die Maker I is to support the building and maintaining of fixtures, gages, and multiple forms of tooling using validated effective practices.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 11:00pm

Responsibilities

Tool & Die Maker I Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and build reliable production ready tooling on time
• Document and build activities in required databases
• Surface grind to required tolerances
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and determines best solutions
• Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build and qualification of all tooling
• Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes
• Identify fixturing, gaging, and tooling needs for toolroom and production needs
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• 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 all toolroom measurement equipment
• Perform maintenance on toolroom equipment
• Ensure revision levels of paperwork and tooling components are current
• 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 & Die Maker I Position Requirements:

• Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience
• 1 year of experience machining or stamping
• Know the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Good ability to conceptualize complex assemblies
• Good ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design (form, fit, and function)
• Strong math skills, including trigonometry
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dexterity, hand, and eye coordination
• Ability to use a microscope
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Basic GD&T experience
• 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 SolidWorks
• Medical Device manufacturing
• Progressive Tooling Experience
• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean Principles and toolroom process workflow

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.